James Brophy-Washington D.C.
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 56.664 W 077° 00.546
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona in 1868. He is buried in U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C. in Section L, Site 9086.
Waymark Code: WMY7V9
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2018
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He was born on May 20, 1846 in Kilkenny, Ireland and died on August 7, 1929. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BROPHY, JAMES
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: Arizona, 1868
• Entered service at: Stockton, Calif.
• Date of issue: 24 July 1869
Citation: Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians
Armed Service: Army
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