Charles Murphy

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

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.

Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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