Private Jeremiah J. Murphy was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 17, 1876 at Powder River, Montana during the Indian Campaigns. At the time he was serving with Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry. Murphy was 18 years old.
2 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on October 16, 1877.
Murphy was born on February 2, 1858 in County Cork, Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. His Medal of Honor is credited to Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Murphy died on May 12, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 74. He is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Washington, District of Columbia.
Murphy is one of 426 Medal of Honor recipients from the Indian Campaigns and one of 265 credited to Massachusetts.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Being the only member of his picket not disabled, he attempted to save a wounded comrade.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Indian Wars.
Places
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Timeline
- February 2, 1858Born in County Cork, Ireland
- March 17, 1876Act of valor — Powder River, MontanaAge 18. Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry
- October 16, 1877Medal of Honor presented
- May 12, 1932Died in Detroit, MichiganAge 74.
- Resting placeMount Olivet CemeteryWashington, District of Columbia
Biography
Jeremiah J. Murphy (February 2, 1858 – May 12, 1932), was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry during the American Indian Wars.
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Further reading
- Continuing Service: Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Recipientscmohs.org · 2022
