Philip Gaughan


Philip Gaughan was a sergeant serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Gaughan was born on March 17, 1865, in Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland. He joined the Marine Corps from Philadelphia in July 1887.
Gaughan died on December 31, 1913, while still in active service, and is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 17 March 1865, Belmullet, Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.