John McEagan Murphy
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
Rank | Major |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star |
Wall | J |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 2 |
Plaque Number | 29 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Presidential Unit Citation, American Campaign, World War Il Victory, National Defense Service
John was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for his leadership during the Guadalcanal invasion and later, earned the Bronze Star with Valor for his courage during the Battle of New Britain and the Bismarck Archipelago.