World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Robert J. Murphy
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
NY County, New York
Honored By
VFW Post 550, East Hampton, NY
1ST LIEUTENANT, WAS D COMPANY COMMANDER OF THE 49TH COMBAT ENGINEERS. HE DIED ON FEBRUARY 12, 1943 IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY NEAR CAMP CARSON, COLORADO.