Marines

Sergeant John A. Murphy

 

SERGEANT
JOHN ALPHONSUS MURPHY, USMC
(DECEASED)

Medal of Honor Citation

Original General Order

Born: 26 February 1881 in New York, New York

Enlisted: 5 January 1897 in Washington, D.C.

Medal of Honor awarded: 19 July 1901

Rank at time of award: Drummer

Separation from Service: Deserted on 9 August 1906

Date of Death: 29 November 1935

Burial: Rose City Cemetery, Portland, Oregon

Boxer Rebellion 1900 Medal of Honor