Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James Murphy

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Thomas B. Corcoran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AS A CHIEF PHARMACIST'S MATE SERVING AS A MEDICAL CORPSMAN IN THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION, HE MADE ALL THE ASSAULT LANDING AT RIO-NAMUR, SAIPAN, TINIAN AND IWO JIMA; WOUNDED AT IWO JIMA. HE WAS AWARDED THE NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HEART.