United States Army, World War II. "During World War II, he served in the United States Army and was in combat in France and Germany as a member of General George S. Patton's Third Army; a courageous and devoted American, Mr. Dougherty was decorated for bravery and awarded four Bronze Stars for the campaigns in Normandy, northern France, the Rhineland, and
Central Europe." 66th Legislature, R.S., HR 22.
Resolutions - Memorial .