Richard D. Dunphy-Vallejo, CA
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N 38° 05.316 W 122° 12.618
10S E 569250 N 4215939
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Harford during the attacks on Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats, and the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on August 5, 1864. He is buried in Saint Vincent Cemetery, Vallejo, CA in Plot 1054
Waymark Code: WMYZ60
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2018
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He was born on December 12, 1842 in Ireland and died on November 23, 1904 in San Francisco, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DUNPHY, RICHARD D.
• Rank and organization: Coal Heaver, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
Citation: On board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. With his ship under terrific enemy shellfire, Dunphy performed his duties with skill and courage throughout this fierce engagement which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee.
Armed Service: Navy
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