Pension Certificate, 1916-09-28

Item — Box: 23.3, Object: 2

Identifier: 23.3.2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Michael Dougherty Collection includes documents, personal letters, and artifacts related to the life and military service of Private Michael Dougherty of Company B, 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Dougherty was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Civil War, specifically for his actions at the Battle of Jefferson, Virginia, in 1863. The collection documents his experiences as a prisoner of war in Andersonville and other Confederate prisons, highlighting the challenges faced during his 23 months of captivity.

Among the items in the collection are two Medal of Honor certificates, the first from 1897 and a reissue from 1927, as well as Dougherty’s medals, letters, diaries, and official documents, including his naturalization and pension certificates. The collection also includes a letter documenting his participation in the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Dates

1916-09-28

Conditions Governing Access

Contact Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library (archive@grundylibrary.org) for information about accessing this collection.

Biographical / Historical

A pension certificate issued to Michael Dougherty, acknowledging his service during the Civil War and granting him a military pension. This reissue reflects that he was receiving a "special pension" as part of the Medal of Honor Roll. The certificate details his rank, service with Company B of the 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry, and the terms of his pension, highlighting Dougherty's post-war life and the government's recognition of his military service and sacrifices.