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John
Murphy
Willems
1901-12-24

–

1976-09-14

Born:

, 

Kansas

John Murphy graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1925. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    II Corps

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1946
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Murphy Willems (ASN: 0-16176), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, SECOND Corps, from 1942 to 1946.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    II Corps

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1946
    War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Murphy Willems (ASN: 0-16176), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, SECOND Corps, from 1942 to 1946.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    December 1950 – December 1961
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 48 (December 29, 1961)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Murphy Willems (ASN: 0-16176), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from December 1950 to December 1961.