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

John P Murphy

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company K,
    5th Ohio Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 17, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Antietam, Maryland, USA
Citation
Capture of flag of 13th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: September 11, 1866
  • Born: June 24, 1844, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
  • Died: January 1, 1911, Cincinnati, OH, United States
  • Buried: Spring Grove Cemetery (PM) (103-110), Cincinnati, OH, United States
 

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