b. ? Ireland. d. ?
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 30/09/1864 Chapin’s Farm, Virginia.
Very little is known about Civil War recipient Thomas Murphy. It is believed he was originally from Ireland. He received his Medal of Honor on October 15, 1864, just a few weeks after his gallantry at Chapin’s Farm, Virginia. He then disappeared into history.
MOH CITATION:
Capture of flag.
BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.