Robert C. Murphy (colonel)
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Robert Creighton Murphy (c. 1827-1888) was an American colonel that served the Union during the American Civil War that primarily operated during the Vicksburg campaign and commanded the 8th Wisconsin.
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Born | c. 1827 Chillicothe, Ohio, United States |
Died | 1888 (aged 61) Washington, D.C., United States |
Buried | Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C., United States |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 — 1862 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War
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