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Edward F. Murphy

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Edward F. Murphy

Birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
20 Apr 1908 (aged 57)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot
Section H, Range 9, Lot 43
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Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in Company, D, 5th Cavalry, US Army. During a patrol at Milk River, Colorado, September 29, 1879, D Company of the 5th Cavalry was suddenly attacked by a group of Ute warriors. While taking position to defend themselves, Corporal Murphy exposed himself to hostile fire in order to provide covering fire for his fellow troopers. For Gallantry in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 23, 1880.
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in Company, D, 5th Cavalry, US Army. During a patrol at Milk River, Colorado, September 29, 1879, D Company of the 5th Cavalry was suddenly attacked by a group of Ute warriors. While taking position to defend themselves, Corporal Murphy exposed himself to hostile fire in order to provide covering fire for his fellow troopers. For Gallantry in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 23, 1880.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19068/edward_f-murphy: accessed ), memorial page for Edward F. Murphy (16 Jul 1850–20 Apr 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 19068, citing Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.