Timothy Donoghue AKA Timothy Donahue-Brooklyn, NY
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Fredericksburg, VA on December 13, 1862. He served in the military as Timothy Donoghue. His true name was Timothy Donahue. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY in St. Michael Section, Range 32, Plot 28.
Waymark Code: WMYYB9
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2018
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He was born on March 17, 1825 in County Tipperary, Ireland and died on March 19, 1908 in Brooklyn, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DONOGHUE, TIMOTHY
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 69th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862
• Date of issue: 17 January 1894
Citation: Voluntarily carried a wounded officer off the field from between the lines; while doing this he was himself wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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