The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fourth Grade Robert D. Murphy (ASN: 32553724), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with the 90th Infantry Division, in France, on 17 August 1944.
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Silver Star
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Technician Fourth GradeDivision:
90th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
August 17, 1944
Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 89 (October 16, 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 Technician Fourth Grade Robert D. Murphy (ASN: 32553724), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with the 90th Infantry Division, in France, on 17 August 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technician Fourth Grade 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.