Grundy Archive

Medal of Honor Certificate [1927]

Item

Dublin Core

Identifier

GA.BH.23.3.1

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

Coverage

United States, 1927

Citation

President Calvin Coolidge, “Medal of Honor Certificate [1927],” Grundy Archive, accessed December 3, 2024, https://archive.grundylibrary.org/items/show/4337.