The History of The Irish...Worldwide
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Fourteen Irishmen would receive the Medal of Honor for their actions during this battle. The 14 men and their ships: * USS Lackawanna: Michael Cassidy; Patrick Dougherty -- both Landsman. * USS Brooklyn: John L Mather aka John Cooper, born Dublin, Coxswain; Sgt. Michael Hudson, born County Sligo, U.S Marine Corps (USMC). * USS Richmond: William Doolen, born County Kildare, Coal Heaver; Sgt. Jam…
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