Korean War
| Service # | 9117250 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Seaman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | May 7 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Seaman Apprentice Murphy was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Seaman (E2) Murphy served aboard the destroyer USS JAMES C. OWENS (DD-776). On May 7, 1952, he died of multiple wounds when his ship received from six hits by enemy shore battery at Songjin, North Korea. There were ten casualties.