About Philip Gaughan
Lived 1865 – 1913 (aged 48). Philip Gaughan was a military personnel.
Philip Gaughan (March 17, 1865 – December 31, 1913) was a sergeant (Originally an infantry worker) 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.
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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1865-1913)
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Philip Gaughan was born on 17 March 1865 in Béal an Mhuirthead.
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Philip Gaughan died on 31 December 1913.
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Philip Gaughan was a military personnel.
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