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Charles Murrah graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1941. He resigned in 1946 as a U.S. Army Major.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    334th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    84th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 84th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 149 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Charles Robert Murrah (ASN: 0-23977), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 334th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Murrah, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.