James Dougherty (Medal of Honor)

Infobox Military Person
name= James Dougherty
born= Birth date|1839|11|16
died= Death date and age|1897|11|25|1839|11|16
placeofbirth= Langhash, Ireland
placeofdeath= Brooklyn, New York
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caption=Medal of Honor recipient
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allegiance=flag|United States of America
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rank= Private
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unit= USS Carondelet
battles= Korean Expedition
awards= Medal of Honor
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James Dougherty 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 "Carondelet". His Medal of Honor was issued on February 8, 1872. Private Dougherty was one of fifteen United States sailors and Marines who received the Medal of Honor for this little known American military action.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born. November 16, 1839, Langhash, Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.

Citation:

:On board the U.S.S. Carondelet in various actions of that vessel. Wounded several times, Dougherty invariably returned to duty, presenting an example of constancy and devotion to the flag.

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients

References

:Marine Corps
* [http://www.army.mil/cmh/html/moh/korean1871.html U.S. Army Center of Military History Medal of Honor Citations Archive]
*findagrave|19854 Retrieved on 2007-11-09

Note/Another James Dougherty

There may have been either two James Doughertys awarded the medal during the Korean Expedition. One served on board the "CARONDELET", while the other may have served on the USS Benicia. Alternatively, the medals may have been awarded to the same Marine.Fact|date=September 2007

Persondata
NAME= Dougherty, James
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SHORT DESCRIPTION= United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
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