Michael J. Hurley

Company B 22nd Infantry

DOD 02/17/1901

Michael J. Hurley was born in New York City, New York in 1873.

He enlisted as a Private in the Army for a period of 3 years on June 20, 1900 at New York City, New York.
His enlistment record indicated he stood 5 feet 9 ¼ inches tall, had brown hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion.
His previous occupation was listed as Bricklayer.

Hurley was assigned to Company B 22nd Infantry on January 5, 1901 at Arayat, Island of Luzon, Philippines.

Private Hurley died on February 17, 1901 at San Isidro, Island of Luzon, Philippines.

His official cause of death, as reported to the Adjutant General, was
"killed by accident".

In the 22nd Infantry monthly return to the Adjutant General for February 1901
Private Hurley is recorded with the notation:

"Died of accidental gunshot wound inflicted by himself. Buried at San Isidro."

Michael Hurley's remains were returned to San Franciso, California aboard the transport Logan
on October 13, 1902 and he was re-interred at San Francisco in November 1902.

Burial:
San Francisco National Cemetery
San Francisco
San Francisco County
California, USA
Plot: NA 1194

Grave marker for Michael J. Hurley

Photo by Michelle Jones from the Find A Grave website

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