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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Thomas J. Murphy

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Kansas City, Missouri

Honored By

Missouri DAV Chapter 67

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE WAS ASSIGNED TO HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 8TH MARINE REGIMENT, FLEET MARINE FORCE. ON NOVEMBER 20, 1943, HIS UNIT LANDED ON THE SMALL ISLAND OF BETIO IN THE TARAWA ATOLL AGAINST STIFF JAPANESE RESISTANCE. HE WAS KILLED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE BATTLE.