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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward L. Murphy

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Boston, Massachusetts

Honored By

Francis D. Murphy

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ON FOLLOWING CUTTERS: CGC PONTCHARTRAIN, CGC SPENCER, CGC WAKEFIELD AND LST-769. PARTICIPATED IN BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC; THE LANDING AT ORAN, NORTH AFRICA; AND BATTLES OF LEYTE, OKINAWA AND IE SHIMA. RECEIVED 11 BATTLE STARS. PICTURE TAKEN ON CGC SPENCER DURING ENGAGEMENT AND SINKING OF U-175 USED AS RECRUITING POSTER FOR COAST GUARD.