World War II Honoree

John E. Murrie

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Grayslake, Illinois

Honored By

Mrs. Linda Murrie Morris

Relationship

Daughter

Entered 6/6/1943 aboard the USS Birmingham CL-62. Involved in over 9 campaigns including Bougainville, Saipan, Tinian, Guam, Palau, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, 2nd Battle of the Philippines. Received WWII Victory Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon 2 stars, Asiatic-Pacific Area 5 stars, American Area Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon and Purple Heart Ribbon.