Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James T Murphy
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company L,
1st Connecticut Artillery - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 25, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
A piece of artillery having been silenced by the enemy, this soldier voluntarily assisted in working the piece, conducting himself throughout the engagement in a gallant and fearless manner.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 29, 1886
- Born: 1839, Canada
- Died: January 11, 1904, New Haven, CT, United States
- Buried: St. Bernard's Cemetery (MH) (Civil War Section), New Haven, CT, United States