Michael Murphy

Date of Birth	1837
Place of Birth	Cahir (Ireland, County Tipperary)
Nationality	United Kingdom
Profession	Soldier
Michael Murphy VC 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 circa 1837 in Cahir, Tipperary to Michael Murphy, a local blacksmith, and his 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.

Awards by Michael Murphy

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Victoria Cross	(In recognition of conspicuous bravery that took place on 15th April, 1858 as a private in the 2nd Battalion, Military Train, from the British Army during the Indian Mutiny. His medal was later forfeited as a result of theft.)