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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps

John Alphonsus Murphy

Details
  • Rank: Drummer
  • Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
  • Unit/Command:
    Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment,
    U.S.S. Newark
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 21 - September 17, 1900
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Peking, China
Citation
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900, Murphy distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Washington
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: February 26, 1881, New York, NY, United States
  • Died: November 29, 1935, Portland, OR, United States
  • Buried: Rose City Cemetery, Portland, OR, United States
 

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