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John Alphonsus Murphy

1881 – 1935

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

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Lived 1881 – 1935 (aged 54). John Alphonsus Murphy was an American military personnel and drummer.

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.

Biography Murphy was born February 26, 1881, in New York City, New York and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Washington, D.C. January 5, 1897. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion. 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. He died November 29, 1935 and is buried in the Rose City Cemetery.

Medal of Honor citation. Rank and organization: Drummer, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 26 February 1881, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: Washington, D.C. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

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.

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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

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John Alphonsus Murphy was born on 26 February 1881 in New York City.

When did John Alphonsus Murphy die?

John Alphonsus Murphy died on 29 November 1935.

What was John Alphonsus Murphy's occupation?

John Alphonsus Murphy was a military personnel and drummer.

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John Alphonsus Murphy was American.

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· Wikipedia: John Alphonsus Murphy

· Wikidata: Q6218854

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