Michael Murphy Military person

Michael Murphy VC (c. 1837, Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland – 4 April 1893, Darlington, County Durham, England) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.Murphy was born c. 1837 in Cahir, Tipperary to Michael Murphy, a local blacksmith, and his (unknown) wife. He had at least one sibling, a younger sister named Mary. Little is known about his early life until 1855, when he started his army career.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1837
Birth place
Ireland , County Tipperary , Cahir
Date of deathApril 04, 1893
Place of death
County Durham , Darlington

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Indian Rebellion of 1857
military branch
British Army
military unit
Royal Army Service Corps
service start1855
service end1875

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