Background
Doherty was born May 11, 1869 in Ireland and after immigrating to the United States he entered the army from Newcastle, Maine.
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Thomas Doherty
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Career
He died September 21, 1906 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, Kentucky. His grave can be found in the United States military lot in section 25.
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Spanish
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
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.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.