Patrick H. Doody


Patrick H. Doody was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Doody received the United States highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Cold Harbor in Virginia onJune 1864. He was honored with the award onDecember 1893.

Doody was born in Ireland onJuly 1840. He joined the 164th New York Infantry in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865. He died onMarch 1924 and his remains are interred at the Calvary Cemetery in New York.

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