U.S. Navy
Dunphy, Richard D.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Hartford
Citation
On board the flagship USS 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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Richard D. DunphyU.S. Navy
Civil War
Label
Robinson, CharlesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Connor, ThomasU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Smith, ThomasU.S. NavyConflict:
Barnum, JamesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Farrell, EdwardU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Colbert, PatrickU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Hammerberg, Owen Francis PatrickU.S. NavyConflict: World War II
Behnke, HeinrichU.S. NavyConflict:
Cary, Robert WebsterU.S. NavyConflict:
Willey, Charles H.U.S. NavyConflict:
Vantine, Joseph E.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Montgomery, Robert WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Harris, George W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Nichols, Henry ClayU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Higby, CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Everson, AdelbertU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Gilligan, Edward LyonsU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Mack, AlexanderU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Taylor, AnthonyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Carson, William J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Plant, Henry E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Young, WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Corliss, George W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Carr, FranklinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
