James Dougherty

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

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.

Rank: Private
Date of Issue: February 8, 1872
Conflicts: 1871 Korean Campaign
Organization: U.S. Marine Corps

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