Murphy, Michael C. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Murphy, Michael C.

ConflictCivil War

RankColonel

Year of Action1864

Unit/Command170th New York Infantry

HometownLimerick

Citation

This officer, commanding the regiment, kept it on the field exposed to the fire of the enemy for 3 hours without being able to fire one shot in return because of the ammunition being exhausted.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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