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MURPHY, Edward Joseph - Date of
birth
28 February 1914 -
Age
31 - Place of
birth
St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri -
Hometown
St. Louis, Missouri
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37056173 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
60th Armored Infantry Battalion,
9th Armored Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
4 March 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 44 |
Immediate family
-
Members
William J. Murphy (father)
Josephine (Hayes) Murphy (mother)
Mary K. Murphy (sister)
William H. Murphy (brother)
John J. Murphy (brother)
More information
Pfc Edward J. Murphy was first buried at Temporary American Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, Belgium Block ZZZ, Row 8, Grave 144.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com – Kathryn, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / Murphy and Durrer Family Tree
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet / Luster / Kathryn