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Murphy, Jeremiah J.
Murphy, Jeremiah J.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command3rd U.S. Cavalry, Company M
Citation

Being the only member of his picket not disabled, he attempted to save a wounded comrade.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

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