Patrick F Murphy (O-1291679)
| Name | Murphy, Patrick F |
| Rank | Captain |
| Army Serial # | O-1291679 |
| State | Michigan |
| Date of death | 1945-04-15 |
| Plot, Row, Grave | E, 18, 22 |
| Cemetery | Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands , Google Maps |
| Unit | C Company, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division |
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| Additional information |
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| This URL shows the citation for Patrick F. Murphy’s Distinguished Service Cross commendation from Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 268: Captain (Infantry) Patrick F. Murphy (ASN: 0-1291679), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 14 April 1945. Captain Murphy’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 83d Infantry Division, and the United States Army. |
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| 1944-07-20 | 2LT | Assigned and joined from 41st Replacement Battalion as of July 18, 1944 | 1542 | B / 331 | view page |
| 1944-09-26 | 2LT | Promoted to First Lieutenant as of September 23, 1944 | B / 331 | view page | |
| 1945-01-23 | 1LT | Transferred to C Company, 331st Infantry Regiment as of January 23, 1945 | 1542 | B / 331 | view page |
| 1945-01-23 | 1LT | Assigned and joined from B Company, 331st Infantry Regiment as of January 23, 1945 | 1542 | C / 331 | view page |
| 1945-01-23 | 1LT | Assumed command as of January 23, 1945 | 1542 | C / 331 | view page |
| 1945-04-05 | 1LT | Promoted to Captain as of March 28, 1945 | C / 331 | view page | |
| 1945-04-16 | CAPT | Severely wounded in action and transferred to 100th Evacuation Hospital on April 14, 1945 | 1542 | C / 331 | view page |
| 1945-04-23 | CAPT | Died of wounds on April 15, 1945 | 1542 | C / 331 | view page |
| 1945-04-27 | CAPT | Listed in Record of Events for April 27, 1945 | C / 331 | view page | |
| 1945-05-02 | CAPT | Listed in Record of Events for May 2, 1945 | C / 331 | view page | |
| 1945-05-27 | CAPT | Listed in Record of Events for May 27, 1945 | C / 331 | view page | |
| General Orders | |||||
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| GO # | Rank | Award | Page | ||
| 331 / 1944 / #13 | 1LT |
Combat Infantry Badge awarded on September 1, 1944 for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy in France. |
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| 83 / 1945 / #0 | 1LT |
Bronze Star Medal awarded. |
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| Listed in 331st Infantry Regiment After Action Report, February 1945: Awarded Bronze Star Medal for distinguishing themselves by heroic achievement, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. Issuing General Order unknown, see temporary entry for GO 83/1945/#0 above. as a First Lieutenant in 331 | 17 | ||||
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