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Patrick Dougherty
Landsman
Landsman Patrick Dougherty served the U.S. Navy.
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U.S. Navy
Landsman
Medal of Honor
USS Lackawanna, Fort Morgan · Landsman, U.S. Navy.
As a landsman on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna, Dougherty acted gallantly without orders when the powder box at his gun was disabled under the heavy enemy fire, and maintained a supply of powder throughout the prolonged action. Dougherty also aided in the attacks on Fort Morgan and in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee.
45, 31 December 1864.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
As a landsman on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna, Dougherty acted gallantly without orders when the powder box at his gun was disabled under the heavy enemy fire, and maintained a supply of powder throughout the prolonged action. Dougherty also aided in the attacks on Fort Morgan and in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee.
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