page_title: Michael Murphy (VC)
section_title: Commemoration
hierarchical_section_title: Michael Murphy (VC) / Post-military life and death / Commemoration
caption_attribution_description: Trooper Jamie Howells, QLR, presents the Victoria Cross at the graveside of his GGGgf Michael Murphy
context_page_description: 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 c. 1837 in Cahir, County Tipperary to Michael Murphy, a local blacksmith, and his wife. He had at least two younger sisters, named Mary. and Julia Mary. Little is known about his early life until 1855, when he started his army career.
context_section_description: The 150th anniversary of Murphy's VC occurred on 15 April 2008, and was commemorated at his grave in Darlington by the RLC, with the Mayor of Darlington, numerous family members and the British Legion present.
caption: Trooper James Howell presents the Victoria Cross at the grave of his great great great grandfather, Michael Murphy, on the 150th anniversary - 15 April 2008
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