Charles J. Murphy

1832 – 1921

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Charles J. Murphy served the U.S. Army. Charles was 88 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Charles J. Murphy

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

21 July 1861 · At Bull Run, Va. · First Lieutenant and Quartermaster, 38th New York Infantry.

Took a rifle and voluntarily fought with his regiment in the ranks; when the regiment was forced back, voluntarily remained on the field caring for the wounded, and was there taken prisoner.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 21, 1861 · At Bull Run, Va. · First Lieutenant and Quartermaster, 38th New York Infantry.

Took a rifle and voluntarily fought with his regiment in the ranks; when the regiment was forced back, voluntarily remained on the field caring for the wounded, and was there taken prisoner.

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