Thomas M. Doherty
Thomas M. Doherty was a corporal serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.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. Doherty continued to serve in the army until he committed suicide on September 21, 1906 at Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, Kentucky. His grave can be found in the US military lot in section 25.Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.
