World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William F. Murphy
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
North Quincy, Massachusetts
Honored By
His family
Relationship
Grand Nephew
Captain William F. Murphy 81st Infantry Div was KIA on the island of Peleliu on 9/28/1944. He was leading Co K 321st Regimental Combat Team on Bloody Nose Ridge near East Road, Hill B and the 321st Infantry Trail when he was killed. Posthumously Awarded the Silver Star he is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.