John Alphonsus Murphy
John Alphonsus Murphy | |
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| Born | July 28, 1881 New York City, New York |
| Died | November 29, 1935 (aged 54) |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1897 - 1906 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Alphonsus Murphy (February 26, 1881 – November 29, 1935) was an American drummer serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
[edit]Murphy was born February 26, 1881, in New York City, New York and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Washington, D.C. January 5, 1897.[1] After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[2] He received the Medal for his actions in Peking, China from July 21-August 17, 1900 and it was presented to him December 11, 1901.[2] He died November 29, 1935 [1]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Rank and organization: Drummer, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 26 February 1881, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: Washington, D.C. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
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.[2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Schuon, Karl (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 152. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ a b c "MURPHY, JOHN ALPHONSUS". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
External links
[edit]- "John Alphonsus Murphy". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
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