Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Army
Thomas M Doherty
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Drum Major)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
21st U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Citation
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Newcastle, Lincoln County, Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 22, 1899
- Born: May 11, 1869, Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland
- Died: September 21, 1906, Fort Thomas, KY, United States
- Buried: Evergreen Cemetery (MH) (U.S. Government Sec.25), Southgate, KY, United States
- Location of Medal: National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC