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Timothy Donoghue — Victoria Cross

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Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Sergeant
Service Era: American Civil War, Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Battle of Fredericksburg
Medals Recorded: 1

Timothy Donoghue

Sergeant, U.S. Army

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American Civil WarEastern Theater of the American Civil WarBattle of Fredericksburg

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Medal of Honor 1862-1895 Army

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Biography

Through fire at Fredericksburg, he earned the Medal of Honor!

Timothy Donoghue was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Donoghue received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Fredericksburg in Virginia on December 13, 1862. He was honored with the award on January 17, 1894.

Verified service: U.S. Army infantry (distinct from Navy recipient Timothy O’Donoghue). At Fredericksburg on 13 December 1862, he was recognized for gallantry while serving with the Union Army. Do not merge with U.S. Navy Seaman Timothy O’Donoghue. CMOHS lists this Army recipient’s presentation date as 17 January 1894.

Sources: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/timothy-donoghue

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