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Murphy, Michael C.
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. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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