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U.S. Army
Murphy, Charles Joseph
Murphy, Charles Joseph

ConflictCivil War
RankColonel
Year Of Action1861
Unit/Command38th New York Infantry
HometownStockport

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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.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1861
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