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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Dennis J. f Murphy

Details
  • Also Known As: Murphy, Denis J.F.
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company F,
    14th Wisconsin Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: October 3, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Corinth, Mississippi, USA
Citation
Although wounded three times, carried the colors throughout the conflict.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: January 22, 1892
  • Born: July 28, 1830, County Cork, Ireland
  • Died: June 19, 1901, Green Bay, WI, United States
  • Buried: Allouez Catholic Cemetery (MH) (AA-167), Green Bay, WI, United States
 

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