PR116/F William Bowen Murphy, (b1856-d1903), 1870s (2 items)
US Army Artillery Corporal’s Certificate William B Murphy
PR116/F/1
Reference:
PR116/F
Date:
c1870s
Title: Level:
William Bowen Murphy, (b1856-d1903), 1870s (2 items)
series
Extent: Part of:
2 items
IE 627/PR116
Scope and Content: Military certificate and group photograph related to William Bowen Murphy, cousin of TJ Murphy and brother of P.B. Murphy. William B. Murphy became a writer for magazines and contributed to many New York and Boston newspapers. He served in the US Army under General Miles during the Geronimo uprising (Apr-Sep 1886), after which he was orderly sergeant in Battery 1, 4th Regiment of Artillery under General George W. Getty. Later a Sergeant in charge of the Metropolitan Parks Police of Boston.
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