Denis Murphy (Medal of Honor)

Denis J. F. Murphy
BornJune 28, 1830 (1830-06-28)
County Cork, Ireland, UK
DiedJune 19, 1901 (1901-06-20) (aged 70)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Place of burial
Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Allouez, Wisconsin
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service18611863; 1865
Rank1st Lieutenant, USV
Unit
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Spouse(s)Bridget McGinnis
Children
  • Johanna (Baumgart)
  • (b. 1856; died 1895)
  • John Murphy
  • (b. 1858; died 1880)
  • Mary Catherine (Daves)
  • (b. 1860; died 1922)
  • Constantine Murphy
  • (b. 1863; died 1917)
  • Katharine E. Murphy
  • (b. 1865; died 1900)
  • Bridget A. (Denessen)
  • (b. 1866; died 1932)
  • Timothy J. Murphy
  • (b. 1870; died 1903)
  • Patrick Francis Murphy
  • (b. 1871; died 1872)
  • Elizabeth Murphy
  • (b. 1871; died 1872)
  • Julia Helen (Hiner)
  • (b. 1874; died 1947)

Denis John Francis Murphy (June 28, 1830  June 19, 1901) was an American farmer and soldier. He received the Medal of Honor for actions taken in service of the Union Army during the American Civil War.