Thomas M. Doherty

Thomas M. Doherty (May 11, 1869 – September 21, 1906) was a corporal serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Thomas M. Doherty
Born(1869-05-11)May 11, 1869
County Cork, Ireland
DiedSeptember 21, 1906(1906-09-21) (aged 37)
Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Place of burial
Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, Kentucky
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1891 - 1906
RankDrum Major
UnitCompany H, 21st U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Doherty was born on May 11, 1869 in County Cork, Ireland. After immigrating to the United States, he joined the army from Boston, Massachusetts in September 1891. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry as a corporal where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.[1] Doherty continued to serve in the army, being promoted to Drum Major before he committed suicide on September 21, 1906 at Fort Thomas, Kentucky.[2] He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, Kentucky.[3] His grave can be found in the US military lot in section 25.[3]

Medal of Honor citation
  • Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry.
  • Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898.
  • Entered service at: Newcastle, Maine.
  • Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.

Citation:

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.[1]

See also

References
  1. "War with Spain; Doherty, Thomas M." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  2. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
  3. Don Morphe (August 8, 2003). "Thomas M. Doherty". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
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