Thomas M. Doherty
Thomas M. Doherty (May 11, 1869 – September 21, 1906) was a corporal serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Biography. Doherty was born on May 11, 1869, in County Cork, Ireland. After immigrating to the United States, he joined the army from Boston, Massachusetts in September 1891. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry as a corporal where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions. Doherty continued to serve in the army, being promoted  to Drum Major before he committed suicide on September 21, 1906, at Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, Kentucky. His grave can be found in the US military lot in section 25. Medal of Honor citation. Citation: Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.