James Dougherty (Medal of Honor) facts for kids
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James Dougherty
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Medal of Honor recipient
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| Born | November 16, 1839 Langhash, Ireland |
| Died | November 25, 1897 (aged 58) Brooklyn, New York |
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Cypress Hills National Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | USS Carondelet (1861) |
| Battles/wars | Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James Dougherty (born November 16, 1839 – died November 25, 1897) was an American Marine. He was a brave soldier during the 1871 Korean Expedition. He earned the Medal of Honor for his actions. This is the highest award for bravery in the U.S. military.
Dougherty was a Private in the United States Marine Corps. He served aboard the ship USS Carondelet (1861). His Medal of Honor was given to him on February 8, 1872. He was one of fifteen American sailors and Marines to receive this special award during the Korean Expedition.
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About James Dougherty
James Dougherty was born in Ireland. He later moved to the United States. He joined the Marine Corps and served his country. He showed great courage during the Korean Expedition.
What was the Korean Expedition?
The Korean Expedition was a military mission in 1871. The United States sent ships to Korea. They wanted to make a treaty to protect shipwrecked sailors. There were some battles during this mission. American forces fought bravely.
His Final Resting Place
James Dougherty is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery. This is a special cemetery for military members. His grave is in Section 6, Grave 12374.
A Note on Records
Sometimes, historical records can be a bit tricky. There is some discussion about James Dougherty's service. Some records suggest there might have been two Marines named James Dougherty. Both might have received the Medal of Honor during the Korean Expedition.
One James Dougherty served on the Carondelet. Another might have been on the USS Benicia. It is also possible that these records refer to the same person. The ship Carondelet may not have been in Korea. This means the medal's description might have a small error. It might have meant to say Benicia or another ship.
