Jeremiah J. Murphy

1858 – 1932

Jeremiah J. Murphy served the U.S. Army. Jeremiah was 74 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

17 March 1876 · At Powder River, Mont. · Private, Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry.

Being the only member of his picket not disabled, he attempted to save a wounded comrade.

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Medal of Honor - Army March 17, 1876 · At Powder River, Mont. · Private, Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry.

Being the only member of his picket not disabled, he attempted to save a wounded comrade.

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