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Francis
Johnstone
Murdoch
Jr.
1912-07-22

–

2010-02-21

Born:

Tarboro

, 

North Carolina

Home:

Tarboro

, 

North Carolina

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Francis Murdoch graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1935. He was a member of the 1940 Olympic Equestrian Team, but the Olympics were cancelled due to the war in Europe so he did not have the opportunity to compete. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Cavalry) Francis Johnstone Murdoch, Jr. (ASN: 0-19853), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in the European Theater of Operations from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Murdoch and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 1, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 60 (March 21, 1945)

    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 Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Francis Johnstone Murdoch, Jr. (ASN: 0-19853), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in in Normandy, France, on 1 August 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Murdoch, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 8, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 28 (July 5, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Francis Johnstone Murdoch, Jr. (ASN: 0-19853), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Etreham, Normandy, France, on 8 June 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Murdoch, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    Reserve Forces

    Division:

    IV Army

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1970
    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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Francis Johnstone Murdoch, Jr. (ASN: 0-19853), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, Reserve Forces, FOURTH Army, from 1967 to 1970. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.