James Dougherty-Brooklyn, NY
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Korean Campaign 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Carondelet. He is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY in Section 6, Site 12374.
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Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2018
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He was born on November 16, 1839 and died on November 25, 1897 in Brooklyn, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DOUGHERTY, JAMES
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 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.
Armed Service: Marines
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