Jeremiah Murphy-Washington D.C.
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Powder River, MT on March 17, 1876. He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington D.C, in Section 15, Lot 63.
Waymark Code: WMYCT0
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2018
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He was born on February 2, 1858 in County Cork, Ireland and died on May 12, 1932 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MURPHY, JEREMIAH
• Rank and organization: Private, Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Powder River, Mont., 17 March 1876
• Date of issue: 16 October 1877
Citation: Being the only member of his picket not disabled, he attempted to save a wounded comrade.
Armed Service: Army
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