Richard Dunphy
Richard Dunphy
Richard Downey Dunphy (1841-1904) was a native of Kilkenny, Ireland. He was a coal heaver aboard the USS Hartford at the Battle of Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. Both of his arms were amputated as a result of gunshot wounds suffered during the battle. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his courage. After the Civil War he worked at Mare Island Navy Yard. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
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June Pot Luck
Thursday, June 6
June Pot Luck  (Annual Potluck)
12:00 pm
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum *12 NOON*
This is the Genalogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia's Annual Summer POTLUCK Meeting.
 
Bring a labeled dish to share for our potluck.  Drinks will be provided. 
 
Please note the 12 NOON Start Time at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.
 
Everyone can share what we have been working on.
 
We can talk about what we have found, what we are stuck on, and anything else that comes to mind. You might like to share a picture or artifact related to your search.
 
Please contact us at 707-334-0675 or president@gsvb.org if you have any questions.