Drummer John Alphonsus Murphy, a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry between July 21 and September 17, 1900 in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment, U.S.S. Newark. Murphy was 19 years old.
12 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Murphy was born on February 26, 1881 in New York, New York. His Medal of Honor is credited to Washington. Murphy died on November 29, 1935 in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 54. He is buried at Rose City Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.
Murphy is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 40 credited to Washington.
Official Medal of Honor citation
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900, Murphy distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Life beyond the battlefield
- Occupations: drummer
Source: Wikidata.
Places
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Timeline
- February 26, 1881Born in New York, New York
- July 21 - September 17, 1900Act of valor — Peking, ChinaAge 19. Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment, U.S.S. Newark
- November 29, 1935Died in Portland, OregonAge 54.
- Resting placeRose City CemeteryPortland, Oregon
Biography
John Alphonsus Murphy (February 26, 1881 – November 29, 1935) was an American drummer serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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