Richard D. Dunphy was a coal heaver in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. He was severely wounded in the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864. The battle was a significant naval engagement in which Union Admiral David G. Farragut led his fleet to capture the Confederate-held Mobile Bay, a key Southern port. His injuries were severe enough to require the amputation of both arms.The citation for Dunphy’s Medal of Honor praised his gallant conduct and devotion to duty during the battle.
