(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Murphy R. Cooper, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Murphy R. Cooper, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in aerial operations against the enemy in the Pacific Ocean Area from 22 April 1945 to 6 May 1945.