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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Quote of the week...

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Private James Dougherty (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on board the USS Carondelet. His citation reads:

On board the U.S.S. Carondelet in various actions of that vessel. Wounded several times, Dougherty invariably returned to duty, presenting an example of constancy and devotion to the flag.

Private Michael Dougherty (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 12, 1863 at Jefferson, Virginia. His citation reads:

At the head of a detachment of his company dashed across an open field, exposed to a deadly fire from the enemy, and succeeded in dislodging them from an unoccupied house, which he and his comrades defended for several hours against repeated attacks, thus preventing the enemy from flanking the position of the Union forces.

Landsman Patrick Dougherty (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on board the USS Lackawanna. His citation reads:

As a landsman on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna, Dougherty acted gallantly without orders when the powder box at his gun was disabled under the heavy enemy fire, and maintained a supply of powder throughout the prolonged action. Dougherty also aided in the attacks on Fort Morgan and in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee.


The I’m just sayin… Quote of the Week

He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. - Winston Churchill
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