U.S. Marine Corps
Murphy, John AlphonsusConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
Year of Action1900
BirthplaceNew 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.
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