John Joseph Doherty

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]

Ship named in his honor

The Navy named the USS Doherty (DE-14) in his honor.[1]

References

1. "Doherty". Naval History and Heritage Command. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 29 November 2015.

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.