Patrick H. Doody (July 7, 1840 – March 5, 1924) was an Irish soldier who fought in the

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. Doody received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the

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, for his action during the

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in Virginia on 7 June 1864. He was honored with the award on December 13, 1893.

Biography

Doody was born in

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on July 7, 1840. He joined the 164th New York Infantry in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865. Regimental Roster
/ref> He died on March 5, 1924. His remains are interred at the Calvary Cemetery in New York.

Medal of Honor citation

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Doody, Patrick H. 1840 births 1924 deaths Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Union army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

See also

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