United States of America
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U.S. Navy · United States 
Richard D. Dunphy
1841 – 1904
Richard D. Dunphy served the U.S. Navy. Richard was 62 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
5 August 1864 · USS Hartford, Mobile Bay · Coal Heaver, U.S. Navy.
On board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. With his ship under terrific enemy shellfire, Dunphy performed his duties with skill and courage throughout this fierce engagement which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
On board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. With his ship under terrific enemy shellfire, Dunphy performed his duties with skill and courage throughout this fierce engagement which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee.
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