James Dougherty (Medal of Honor)
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James Dougherty (November 16, 1839 – November 25, 1897) was a U.S. Marine in the 1871 Korean Campaign. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition, while serving as a private aboard USS Benicia. His Medal of Honor was issued on February 8, 1872, under General Order No. 169. Private Dougherty was one of fifteen United States sailors and Marines who received the Medal of Honor for this little known American military action.
James Dougherty | |
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Born | (1839-11-16)November 16, 1839 Langhash, Ireland |
Died | November 25, 1897(1897-11-25) (aged 58) Brooklyn, New York |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1869 - 1893 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | USS Benicia |
Battles/wars | Korean Expedition |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Dougherty enlisted in the Marine Corps from Philadelphia on 31 July 1869, and retired on 22 August 1893.[1] He is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 6, Grave 12374.