The First Medal | On View Through March 31Read the story of how it all began.
U.S. Army
Murphy, Philip
Murphy, Philip
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1869
Unit/Command8th U.S. Cavalry, Company F
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1869

Explore Fellow Recipients

See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Philip Murphy
Label
Corcoran, John
Corcoran, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Cavaiani, Jon Robert
Cavaiani, Jon RobertU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Welch, Richard
Welch, RichardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Plant, Henry E.
Plant, Henry E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Coughlin, John
Coughlin, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wright, Albert D.
Wright, Albert D.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Celiz, Chistopher Andrew
Celiz, Chistopher AndrewU.S. ArmyConflict:
Sidman, George Dallas
Sidman, George DallasU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Riley, Thomas
Riley, ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
High, Frank Charles
High, Frank CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
McConnell, James
McConnell, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Johnston, Harold Irving
Johnston, Harold IrvingU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
View all Recipients
The Medal

A Medal Steeped in History

Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.

EXPLORE THE MEDAL
A Medal Steeped in History
Exhibits

THE RING OF VALOR

Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.

VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
THE RING OF VALOR
BUY TICKETSBECOME A MEMBERDONATE TO THE MUSEUM