United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Hugh Purvis
Private
1846 – 1922
Private Hugh Purvis served the U.S. Marine Corps. Hugh was 75 years old.
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U.S. Marine Corps
Private
Medal of Honor
11 June 1871 · USS Alaska , Korean forts · Private, U.S. Marine Corps.
On board the U.S.S. Alaska during the attack on and capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Braving the enemy fire, Purvis was the first to scale the walls of the fort and capture the flag of the Korean forces.
169, 8 February 1872.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
169, 8 February 1872.
On board the U.S.S. Alaska during the attack on and capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Braving the enemy fire, Purvis was the first to scale the walls of the fort and capture the flag of the Korean forces.
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