b. 26/02/1881 New York. d. 29/11/1935 Portland, Oregon.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 21/07 – 17/09/1900 Peking, China.
China Relief Expedition Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Marine Corps at Washington DC. He served as a Drummer. He received the Medal for his actions in Peking, China from July 21-August 17, 1900 and it was presented to him December 11, 1901.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: ROSE CITY CEMETERY, PORTLAND, OREGON.
SECTION N, LOT 233.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
