World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William 'Bill' James Murphy
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Minnesota, Minnesota
Honored By
A Grateful Citizen
HE WAS ONE OF THE HEROIC 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION SOLDIERS WHO DEFENDED BASTOGNE, BELGIUM DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION AND WAS A PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT.