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John Joseph Doherty

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John Joseph Doherty (born 26 February 1919 in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts)[1] enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve March 1, 1940 and was appointed aviation cadet July 9, 1940.

Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

Assigned to Bombing Squadron 6 on board USS Enterprise (CV-6), Ensign Doherty was reported missing in action February 1, 1942 during the Marshall Islands raid.[1] He received posthumously a special Letter of Commendation from the United States Secretary of the Navy for his devotion to duty and disregard of his own safety in accomplishing his mission in addition to the Distinguished Flying Cross.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Doherty". Naval History and Heritage Command. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
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