Thomas M. Doherty-Southgate, KY
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 04.080 W 084° 28.362
16S E 718648 N 4327362
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Santiago, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, KY in Section 25, Soldiers Lot, Grave 64.
Waymark Code: WMY1T3
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2018
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He was born on May 11, 1869 in Mitchelstown, Ireland and died on September 21, 1906 in Fort Thomas, KY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DOHERTY, THOMAS M.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898
• Entered service at: Newcastle, Maine
• 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.
Armed Service: Army
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