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U.S. Army

James T. Murphy

ConflictCivil War

RankSergeant

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany L, 1st Connecticut Artillery

Citation

A piece of artillery having been silenced by the enemy, this soldier voluntarily ass1sted in working the piece, conducting himself throughout the engagement in a gallant and fearless manner.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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