World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John E. Murrie
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Grayslake, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Lisa Murrie Bolton
Relationship
Daughter
ENTERED JUNE 6, 1943. SERVED ABOARD THE USS BIRMINGHAM CL-62. INVOLVED IN OVER 9 CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING BOUGAINVILLE, SAIPAN, TINIAN, GUAM, PELELIU, LEYTE GULF, IWO JIMA, OKINAWA AND SECOND BATTLE OF THE PHILIPPINES. RECEIVED WWII VICTORY RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON 2 STARS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC AREA RIBBON 5 STARS, AMERICAN AREA RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION RIBBON, NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION RIBBON AND PURPLE HEART RIBBON.