United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Philip Gaughan
1865 – 1913
Philip Gaughan served the U.S. Marine Corps. Philip was 48 years old.
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U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Sergeant, U .S. Marine Corps.
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Gaughan set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, 7 July 1899.
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Gaughan set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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