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
Service/branchUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1861–1863; 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.