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U.S. Marine Corps
Murphy, John Alphonsus
Murphy, John Alphonsus
Year of Action1900
HometownNew York, New York
Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900, Murphy distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsYear of Action: 1900

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