Thomas Murphy (Medal of Honor)

Corporal Thomas Murphy (born 1836-unknown) was a soldier from New York who fought in the American Civil War. Murphy received the United States' highest medal for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the battle of Battle of Chaffin's Farm 30 September 1864. He was presented the medal on 15 October 1864.

Biography
Murphy was born in 1836 in County Kerry, Ireland and enlisted into Company K, 158th New York Infantry from New York.

While fighting in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm on 30 September 1864, Corporal Murphy captured the flag of an opposing Confederate unit. For his actions during this battle, he received the United States military's highest, and at that time only, medal for bravery in combat, the Medal of Honor. The medal was presented to him on 15 October 1864.