John Murtha graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He was wounded during the bombardment of the U.S.S. Nashville on December 13, 1944, and died of his wounds the following day.
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John
Thomas
Murtha
Jr.
KIA (WWII)
Born:
,
New York
Home:
,
Virginia
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
310th Bombardment WingDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
1944
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Thomas Murtha, Jr. (ASN: 17240), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 310th Bombardment Wing, FIFTH Air Force, during World war II.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
310th Bombardment WingDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Thomas Murtha, Jr. (ASN: 17240), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 310th Bombardment Wing, FIFTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.