Michael C. Murphy

1836 – 1903

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Michael C. Murphy served the U.S. Army. Michael was 67 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

24 May 1864 · At North Anna River, Va. · Lieutenant Colonel, 170th New York Infantry.

This officer, commanding the regiment, kept it on the field exposed to the fire of the enemy for 3 hours without being able to fire one shot in return because of the ammunition being exhausted.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 24, 1864 · At North Anna River, Va. · Lieutenant Colonel, 170th New York Infantry.

This officer, commanding the regiment, kept it on the field exposed to the fire of the enemy for 3 hours without being able to fire one shot in return because of the ammunition being exhausted.

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