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Murphy, Patrick F.

Date of death:
April 15th, 1945 (Germany)
Buried on:
Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: E. Row: 18. Grave: 22.
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Company C, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division "Thunderbolt", U.S. Army
For action performed on 14 April 1945, For action performed on 14 April 1945, after crossing the River Elbe near Barby/Province of Magdeburg.
Citation unavailable.

Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 268 (1945).

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Unit:
Company C, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division "Thunderbolt", U.S. Army
Citation unavailable.

For action performed on 3 March 1945 in Germany.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Company C, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division "Thunderbolt", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

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