Korean War
Service # | 822433 |
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Unit | SPT CO 1 SERV BN 1 MAR DIV |
Rank | Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
Date of Death | November 28 1950 |
Status | Missing In Action |
Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Sergeant Murray was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Murray was a member of the Support Company, 1st Service Battalion, 1st Marine Division. 'Bill' was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy near the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea on November 28, 1950. He was presumed dead October 20, 1953. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.