World War II Honoree

John E. Murrie

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Grayslake, Illinois

Honored By

Loralee Guenther

Relationship

Daughter

ENTERED ON JUNE 6, 1943. SERVED ABOARD THE USS BIRMINGHAM. INVOLVED IN OVER 9 CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING BOUGAINVILLE, SAIPAN, TINIAN, GUAM, PELELIU, LEYTE GULF, IWO JIMA, OKINAWA AND THE 2ND BATTLE OF PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. RECEIVED WWII VICTORY RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 STARS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC AREA RIBBON WITH 2 STARS, AMERICAN AREA RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION RIBBON, NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION RIBBON AND PURPLE HEART MEDAL.