Korean War
| Service # | AO-864266 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | March 18 1953 |
American Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Major Murray was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Major Murray was a veteran of World War II. During the Korean war he was an instructor pilot on an all weather bomber, RB-36H, with the 718th Squadron, 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing based at Rapid City Air Force Base, South Dakota. On March 18, 1953, his aircraft was flying low on a simulated combat mission from Lajes, Azores to Rapid City when it struck a 896 foothill in Newfoundland, killing all 23 on board.