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John Hugh Catherwood

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 42 years 133 days (508 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

John Hugh Catherwood

John Hugh Catherwood (August 7, 1888 – November 18, 1930) was a United States Navy Ordinary Seaman received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Moro Rebellion aboard USS Pampanga (PG-39) Seaman Catherwood was critically wounded during the action on September 24, 1911, for which he and six other men were awarded their medals.

Catherwood died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on November 18, 1930.Seaman Catherwood is buried in the Camp Butler National Cemetery.


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