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Murphy, Charles R.

Date of birth:
1917
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Service numberL 32038133.
Charles R. Murphy enlisted on 3rd April 1941 in Syracuse, New York. He received basic Artillery training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Here he was part of the 2nd Regiment, FARTC, playing in the Drum and Bugle Corps. Later he was send to Europe.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With five campaign stars.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

Sources

  • Photo 1: Syracuse Newspaper
  • Photo: Newspaper clipping Syracuse
  • - Decorations by J. Dulmage
    - NARA-AAD

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