John Joseph Doherty

John Joseph Doherty (born 26 February 1919 in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts) 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 , Ensign Doherty was reported missing in action February 1, 1942 during the Marshall Islands raid.<ref namenhhc /> 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.<ref namenhhc />
 
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