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Kyran
Martin
Murphy
, III
January 25, 1921

–

January 23, 2009

Born:

Salt Lake City

, 

Utah

Home:

Minneapolis

, 

Minnesota

Buried: 

Royal Palm

, 

Florida

Cemetery:

Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery

Kyran Murphy graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He resigned in 1960 as a U.S. Army Captain.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    31st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Captain (Infantry) Kyran Martin Murphy, III, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1950 and 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Murphy, 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.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    31st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Captain (Infantry) Kyran Martin Murphy, III, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving as a Company Commander in the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Captain Murphy reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.