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