World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John W. Murphy, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio
Honored By
James P. Murphy
Relationship
Son
DROVE A TANK UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL GEORGE PATTON'S HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2ND ARMORED DIVISION. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN TUNISIA, SICILY, NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND, OCTOBER 1, 1942 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1945. DECORATIONS AND MEDALS INCLUDE THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 6 BRONZE STARS.