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John Alphonsus Murphy

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John Alphonsus Murphy

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
29 Nov 1935 (aged 54)
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Burial
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Plot
Section N, Lot 233
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China Relief Expedition Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Marine Corps at Washington DC. He served as a Drummer. His citation reads: "In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900, Murphy distinguished himself by meritorious conduct".
China Relief Expedition Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Marine Corps at Washington DC. He served as a Drummer. His citation reads: "In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900, Murphy distinguished himself by meritorious conduct".

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Jan 15, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64230525/john_alphonsus-murphy: accessed ), memorial page for John Alphonsus Murphy (26 Feb 1881–29 Nov 1935), Find a Grave Memorial ID 64230525, citing Rose City Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.