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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Edward F Murphy

Details
  • Rank: Corporal
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company D,
    5th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1879
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Milk River, Colorado, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 23, 1880
  • Born: July 16, 1850, Wayne County, PA
  • Died: April 20, 1908
  • Buried: Old Cathedral Cemetery (M-9-43), Philadelphia, PA
 

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