Michael Dougherty (soldier)

Michael Dougherty
Born(1844-05-10)10 May 1844
Falcarragh, County Donegal, Ireland
Died19 March 1930(1930-03-19) (aged 85)
Bristol, Pennsylvania, US
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862–1865
RankPrivate
Unit13th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry Regiment - Company B
AwardsMedal of Honor

Private Michael Dougherty (10 May 1844 – 19 February 1930) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dougherty received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Jefferson, Virginia, on 12 October 1863. He was honored with the award on 23 January 1897.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Michael Dougherty". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  3. ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 26 November 2013.