Thomas M. Doherty
Encyclopedia
Thomas M. Doherty was a corporal
serving in the United States Army
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
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 were he received the Medal of Honor
for his actions.
He died September 21, 1906 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, Kentucky
. His grave can be found in the US military lot in section 25.
Citation:
Corporal
Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4....
serving in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Doherty was born May 11, 1869 in IrelandIreland
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and after immigrating to the United States he entered the army from Newcastle, Maine
Newcastle, Maine
Newcastle is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,748 at the 2000 census. The village of Newcastle is located in the western part of the town, on the Damariscotta River...
. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry as a corporal were he received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for his actions.
He died September 21, 1906 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, Kentucky
Southgate, Kentucky
Southgate is a city in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States, a part of metropolitan Cincinnati, Ohio. The population was 3,472 at the 2000 census.-History:...
. His grave can be found in the US military lot in section 25.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Newcastle, Maine. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War