Timothy Donoghue

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.

Biography

Donoghue was born in Ireland on March 17, 1825. He joined the 69th New York Infantry from New York City in September 1862. He was promoted to Sergeant in January 1863 and transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps in December. He died on 19 March 1908 and his remains are interred at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.