Corporal Patrick H. Doody was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 7, 1864 at Cold Harbor, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company E, 164th New York Infantry. Doody was 23 years old.
The medal was presented on December 13, 1893, 29 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of First Lieutenant.
Doody was born on July 7, 1840 in Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York, New York. Doody died on March 5, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 83. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, New York.
Doody is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 678 credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
After making a successful personal reconnaissance, he gallantly led the skirmishers in a night attack, charging the enemy, and thus enabling the pioneers to put up works.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- July 7, 1840Born in Ireland
- June 7, 1864Act of valor — Cold Harbor, VirginiaAge 23. Company E, 164th New York Infantry
- December 13, 1893Medal of Honor presented
- March 5, 1924Died in Brooklyn, New YorkAge 83.
- Resting placeCalvary CemeteryWoodside, New York
Biography
Patrick H. Doody (July 7, 1840 – March 5, 1924) 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 on June 7, 1864. He was honored with the award on December 13, 1893.
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