The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Edward F. Murphy, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 29 September 1879, while serving with Company D, 5th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Milk River, Colorado.
Sponsored by:
Edward
F.
Murphy
July 16, 1850
–
April 20, 1908
Cemetery:
Old Cathedral Cemetery
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
CorporalDivision:
5th U.S. CavalryAction Date:
September 29, 1879
Date of Issue: April 23, 1880