Jeremiah J. Murphy
| Jeremiah J. Murphy | |
|---|---|
 Jeremiah J. Murphy | |
| Born |
February 2, 1858 County Cork, Ireland |
| Died |
May 12, 1932 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried at | Mount Olivet Cemetery (Washington, D.C.) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company F, 3rd Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars |
Indian Wars |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Jeremiah J. Murphy, (1858-1932) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry during the American Indian Wars.[1]
Life
Jeremiah J. Murphy was born on February 2, 1858, in County Cork, Ireland. Before he was 18, he immigrated to the United States. He enlisted into the United States army in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 13, 1875, just eleven days after his eighteenth birthday, which was the minimal age for enlistment. Murphy was assigned to Company F, of the 3rd United States Cavalry Regiment. He was 19 years of age in March 1876, when he fought at the Battle of Powder River, Montana on March 17, 1876. There, he attempted to rescue a badly wounded 3rd United States Cavalry Soldier. Jeremiah J. Murphy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions, on March 17, 1876. Two months after the Powder River Battle on June 17, 1876 he fought in the Battle of the Rosebud, Montana Territory. Jeremiah J. Murphy died on May 12, 1932.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Saddler Private, 3rd United States Cavalry. Place and date: At Powder River, Montana, March 17, 1876. Entered service at: Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Born: February 2, 1852, County Cork, Ireland. Date of issue: October 16, 1877.
Citation:
"Being the only member of his picket not disabled, he attempted to save a wounded comrade".