Philip Gaughan

Philip Gaughan (March 17, 1865 – December 31, 1913) was a sergeant(Originally an infantry worker) serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Philip Gaughan
Born(1865-03-17)March 17, 1865
Belmullet, Ireland
DiedDecember 31, 1913(1913-12-31) (aged 48)
Place of burial
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1887–1913
RankFirst Sergeant
UnitUSS Nashville
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Gaughan was born on March 17, 1865 in Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland. He joined the Marine Corps from Philadelphia in July 1887.[1]

Gaughan died on December 31, 1913 while still in active service, and is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania. His grave can be found in the section 54, range 12, lot 42.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U .S. Marine Corps. Born: 17 March 1865, Belmullet, Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.[3]

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. Coming back without a scratch.

See also

References

  1. USMC History Division
  2. "Philip Gaughan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  3. "War with Spain; Gaughan, Philip". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
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