Thomas Murphy
Born: New York, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: October 15, 1864
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Thomas Murphy, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 September 1864, while serving with Company K, 158th New York Infantry, in action at Chapin’s Farm, Virginia, for capture of flag.
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Indian Wars
Date of Issue: October 5, 1878
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Thomas Murphy, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 25 August 1869, while serving with Company F, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Seneca Mountain, Arizona Territory.
