The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Marvin S. Murphy, United States Army, for by heroism while participating in aerial flight over enemy-held territory near Naechon, Korea, on 21 June 1952. Voluntarily acting as observer in an unarmed Airplane, he transmitted vital information by radio on enemy positions during an attack on key terrain. Flying at low altitudes within range of enemy antiaircraft and machine-gun fire and frequently operating in the trajectory of friendly artillery, Lieutenant Murphy adjusted firepower in support of friendly troops engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy. Disregarding his safety, he continued to direct firepower until the mission was successfully accomplished, but while covering the withdrawal of friendly forces, he lost his life when his plane airplane was hit by a projectile and crashed to the ground. His actions enabled the battalion to fulfill its mission and inflict heavy casualties on the enemy. Lieutenant Murphy’s outstanding courage and consummate devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and uphold the highest traditions of military service.