Dennis John Francis Murphy MOH

b. 28/07/1830 County Cork, Ireland. d. 19/06/1901 Green Bay, Wisconsin.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 03/10/1862 Corinth, Mississippi.

Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company F, 14th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Corinth, Mississippi on October 3, 1862. His citation reads “Although wounded three times, carried the colors throughout the conflict.” His Medal was issued on January 22, 1892.

 

MOH CITATION:

Although wounded three times, carried the colors throughout the conflict.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: ALLOUEZ CATHOLIC CEMETERY, GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN.

SECTION AA, LOT 167.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.