Thomas M. Doherty

Thomas M. Doherty
Born (1869-05-11)May 11, 1869
Ireland
Died September 21, 1906(1906-09-21) (aged 37)
Place of burial Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, Kentucky
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Corporal
Unit Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry
Battles/wars Spanish–American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Thomas M. Doherty (May 11, 1869 – September 21, 1906) was a corporal serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Doherty was born May 11, 1869 in Ireland and after immigrating to the United States he entered the army from Newcastle, Maine. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry as a corporal where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.[1]

He died September 21, 1906 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, Kentucky.[2] His grave can be found in the US military lot in section 25.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "War with Spain; Doherty, Thomas M.". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Don Morphe (August 8, 2003). "Thomas M. Doherty". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved August 2, 2010.

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