John Murphy enlisted in the Army Air Forces as a private in 1943, and was commissioned through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
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John
Joseph
Murphy
1925
–
March 21, 2011
Born:
New Haven
,
Connecticut
Home:
New Haven
,
Connecticut
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John Joseph Murphy, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Murphy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John Joseph Murphy, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Murphy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John Joseph Murphy, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Murphy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.