1871 Korean Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as a Private in the United States Marine Corps on board the "USS Benicia." He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the various actions of that vessel in Korea in June 1871. His citation reads, "On board the USS Benicia, attack on and the capture of the Korean Forts June 11, 1871, for seeking out and killing the commanding officer of the Korean Forces." His Medal was issued on February 8, 1872. Private Dougherty was one of 15 United States sailors and Marines who was awarded the Medal of Honor for this little known American military action.
1871 Korean Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as a Private in the United States Marine Corps on board the "USS Benicia." He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the various actions of that vessel in Korea in June 1871. His citation reads, "On board the USS Benicia, attack on and the capture of the Korean Forts June 11, 1871, for seeking out and killing the commanding officer of the Korean Forces." His Medal was issued on February 8, 1872. Private Dougherty was one of 15 United States sailors and Marines who was awarded the Medal of Honor for this little known American military action.
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