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Michael P. Murphy

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Naval Special Warfare Operator US Navy SEAL (1976-2005)

United StatesLived 1976 to 2005 · aged 29
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S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. He was the first member of the United States Navy (USN) to receive the award since the Vietnam War. His other posthumous awards include the Silver Star Medal and the Purple Heart.

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Murphy in AfghanistanMurphy in AfghanistanNavy SEALs of Operation Red Wings, with Murphy on the far rightNavy SEALs of Operation Red Wings, with Murphy on the far rightThe map given to the U.S. Navy SEALs detailing their mission.The map given to the U.S. Navy SEALs detailing their mission.Murphy's grave at Calverton National CemeteryMurphy's grave at Calverton National CemeteryThe parents of Lt. Murphy receive his medal from President Bush.The parents of Lt. Murphy receive his medal from President Bush.

Awards 9

2007Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal

Connected to Michael 6

Charles Cooper IIAlso won Joint Service Commendation MedalDakota MeyerAlso won Afghanistan Campaign MedalPeter PaceAlso won Combat Action RibbonMartin DempseyAlso won Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalSusan J. HelmsAlso won National Defense Service MedalJoseph F. Dunford, Jr.Also won National Defense Service Medal

About this person

Michael Patrick Murphy was a United States Navy SEAL officer who was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. He was the first member of the United States Navy (USN) to receive the award since the Vietnam War. His other posthumous awards include the Silver Star Medal and the Purple Heart.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1976 to 2005 · aged 29
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