World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
David J. Murphy
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Highland, New York
Honored By
Ms. Elaine Murphy
Relationship
Wife
Served aboard the USS Franklin CV-13 in the Pacific, when the carrier was hit by Japanese bombs on March 19, 1945. Lost more than 900 men. Was blown overboard by high octane gas. Picked up by the Santa Fe cruiser and served in Hilo, Hawaii.