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Timothy O'Donoghue

1841 – 1877
Medal of Honor - Army
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Timothy O'Donoghue served the U.S. Navy. Timothy was 36 years old.

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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
5 May 1864 · Seaman, U.S. Navy,

Served as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning the fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Serving as gun captain, and wounded early in the battle, O'Donoghue bravely stood by his gun in the face of enemy fire until ordered to withdraw.

45, 31 December 1864.
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Medal of Honor - Army May 5, 1864 · Seaman, U.S. Navy, 45, 31 December 1864.
Served as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning the fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Serving as gun captain, and wounded early in the battle, O'Donoghue bravely stood by his gun in the face of enemy fire until ordered to withdraw.
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Medal of Honor - Army

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