Medal of Honor Certificate [1927]
Item
Dublin Core
Identifier
GA.BH.23.3.1
Subject
Description
This certificate awards Michael Dougherty the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Civil War. The action occurred on October 12, 1863, at Jefferson, VA, where Dougherty led a detachment that defended an unoccupied house against repeated enemy attacks. Originally awarded the Medal of Honor in 1897, Dougherty received a second medal and certificate in 1927. The ribbon from the 1897 Medal of Honor can be seen attached to the 1927 medallion. His superior, Colonel M. Kerwin, supported the petition for recognition, underscoring Dougherty's gallantry during the conflict.
Creator
President Calvin Coolidge
Publisher
The Grundy Archive
Date
November 14, 1927
Contributor
Dwight F. Davis, Secretary of War
Major General Lutz Wahl, Adjutant General
Rights
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Relation
Michael Dougherty Collection (GA.BH.23)
Format
Physical certificate, paper, 13 11/16 x 11 11/16 inches
Language
English
Type
Coverage
United States, 1927
Collection
Citation
President Calvin Coolidge, “Medal of Honor Certificate [1927],” Grundy Archive, accessed December 3, 2024, https://archive.grundylibrary.org/items/show/4337.