O'Donoghue, Timothy - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Navy

O'Donoghue, Timothy

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandUSS Signal

BirthplaceRochester, New York

Citation

Served as boatswain’s mate on board the USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the USS Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning the fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Serving as gun captain, and wounded early in the battle, O’Donoghue bravely stood by his gun in the face of enemy fire until ordered to withdraw.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864