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⚫ | |[[Silver Star]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/record.xpd?id=109-h20060502-27|title=Minutes from US House of Representatives Session 5/2/06 re: HR 4101 [109th]|last=Bishop|first=Timothy|accessdate=2008-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.navyseals.com/michael-p-murphy|title=Michael P. Murphy|work=NavySEALs.com|accessdate=2008-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2007/10/hillary-notes-medal-winner.html|title=HILLARY NOTES MEDAL WINNER|last=McAuliff|first=Michael|work=Daily News|accessdate=2008-11-06}}</ref><br/> |
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⚫ | In addition to the Medal of Honor and other decorations displayed above Murphy's decorations include the [[Marksmanship Medal|Navy Expert Rifleman Medal]], [[Marksmanship Medal|Navy Expert Pistol Medal]] and [[Parachutist_Badge_(United_States)#Navy_and_Marine_Corps_Parachutist_Insignia|Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia]]. |
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==Medal of Honor citation== |
==Medal of Honor citation== |
Revision as of 16:55, 9 July 2009
Michael Patrick Murphy | |
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Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | SEALs SDV Team 1 |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–present) Operation Red Wing |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Purple Heart |
Michael Patrick Murphy (May 7, 1976 – June 28, 2005) was a United States Navy SEAL posthumously awarded the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the current War in Afghanistan. He was the first person to be awarded the medal for actions in Afghanistan; and the first member of the U.S. Navy to receive the award since the Vietnam War.
Early life
Murphy grew up on Long Island, New York. On May 7, 1976, Murphy was born in Smithtown, to Maureen and Daniel Murphy. His father is a former assistant Suffolk County district attorney.[1] Murphy was raised in Patchogue and as a boy attended Saxton Middle School. Murphy played youth soccer and pee-wee football; his father was a coach. In high school, Murphy took a summer job as a lifeguard at the Brookhaven town beach in Lake Ronkonkoma. He returned to the job every summer through his college years.
In 1994 Murphy graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School and left home to attend The Pennsylvania State University. He graduated from Penn State in 1998 with degrees in both political science and psychology.
Military career
Following graduation, Murphy was accepted to several law schools, but instead he decided to attend SEAL mentoring sessions at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. In September 2000, he accepted an appointment to the U.S. Navy's Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida. On December 13 of that year, he was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy and began Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training in Coronado, California in January 2001, eventually graduating with Class 236.
Upon graduation from BUD/S, he attended the United States Army Airborne School, SEAL Qualification Training and SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) school. Murphy earned his SEAL Trident and checked on board SDV Team ONE (SDVT-1) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in July 2002. In October 2002, he deployed with Foxtrot Platoon to Jordan as the liaison officer for Exercise Early Victor. Following his tour with SDVT-1, Murphy was assigned to Special Operations Central Command in Florida and deployed to Qatar in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After returning from Qatar, he was deployed to Djibouti to assist in the operational planning of future SDV missions.
Combat in Afghanistan
In early 2005, Murphy was assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE as assistant officer in charge of ALFA Platoon and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
In a June 2005 campaign known as Operation Red Wing, Murphy led a four-man reconnaissance team on a mission to locate a top Taliban leader. The group was dropped off by helicopter in a remote, mountainous area east of Asadabad in Kunar Province, near the Pakistan border. Hostile locals discovered their presence and alerted 80 to 200 [2] nearby insurgents, who surrounded and attacked the small group. Navy SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) Lt. Murphy was mortally wounded while exposing himself to enemy fire, Murphy knowingly left his position of cover to get a clear signal in order to communicate with his headquarters. While being shot at repeatedly, Murphy calmly provided his unit’s location and requested immediate support for his element. He returned to his cover position to continue the fight until finally succumbing to his wounds. A helicopter loaded with reinforcements was dispatched to rescue the team, but was shot down with the loss of all sixteen people aboard. Murphy and two of his men, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Danny Dietz and Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew Axelson, were killed in the action; the survivor, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Marcus Luttrell, was eventually rescued. All three of Murphy's men were awarded the Navy's second-highest honor, the Navy Cross, for their part in the battle.
Honors and awards
Military awards
In addition to the Medal of Honor and other decorations displayed above Murphy's decorations include the Navy Expert Rifleman Medal, Navy Expert Pistol Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia.
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to
LIEUTENANT MICHAEL P. MURPHY
UNITED STATES NAVY
For service as set forth in the following CITATION:
- For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life and above and beyond the call of duty as the leader of a special reconnaissance element with Naval Special Warfare task unit Afghanistan on 27 and 28 June 2005. While leading a mission to locate a high-level anti-coalition militia leader, Lieutenant Murphy demonstrated extraordinary heroism in the face of grave danger in the vicinity of Asadabad, Konar Province, Afghanistan. On 28 June 2005, operating in an extremely rugged enemy-controlled area, Lieutenant Murphy's team was discovered by anti-coalition militia sympathizers, who revealed their position to Taliban fighters. As a result, between 30 and 40 enemy fighters besieged his four member team. Demonstrating exceptional resolve, Lieutenant Murphy valiantly led his men in engaging the large enemy force. The ensuing fierce firefight resulted in numerous enemy casualties, as well as the wounding of all four members of the team. Ignoring his own wounds and demonstrating exceptional composure, Lieutenant Murphy continued to lead and encourage his men. When the primary communicator fell mortally wounded, Lieutenant Murphy repeatedly attempted to call for assistance for his beleaguered teammates. Realizing the impossibility of communicating in the extreme terrain, and in the face of almost certain death, he fought his way into open terrain to gain a better position to transmit a call. This deliberate, heroic act deprived him of cover, exposing him to direct enemy fire. Finally achieving contact with his headquarters, Lieutenant Murphy maintained his exposed position while he provided his location and requested immediate support for his team. In his final act of bravery, he continued to engage the enemy until he was mortally wounded, gallantly giving his life for his country and for the cause of freedom. By his selfless leadership, Lieutenant Murphy reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.[6]
Other honors
- July 2005
- Murphy was buried on Long Island in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York, Section 67, Grave No. 3710. Section 67 contains other service members killed in action in the War in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- May 7, 2006
- On what would have been his 30th birthday, Murphy’s hometown dedicated the Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park; formerly Lake Ronkonkoma Park. The park contains a black granite wall dedicated to the men lost in Operation Red Wing, with each member’s name inscribed. A black granite stone embedded in the plaza bears the picture of Murphy and his Medal of Honor. Brookhaven Town Supervisor Brian X. Foley said, "All came together to pay homage to Navy Seal Lt. Michael Murphy, for his complete and total dedication to the country he loved so dearly. Michael paid the ultimate price and we as a community will love, honor, respect and remember him for all the days to come. The Purple Heart Monument built here at the newly named Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park is a fitting tribute to Michael the son, the brother, the friend and ultimately the hero."[7]
- May 7, 2007
- The Michael P. Murphy United States Post Office was dedicated in Patchogue, New York.
- October 22, 2007
- The Medal of Honor presentation ceremony was held at the White House. President George W. Bush presented Murphy's Medal of Honor to his parents.[8]
- May 7, 2008
- United States Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter announced that DDG-112, the last planned US Arleigh Burke class destroyer at the time, would be named USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) in honor of Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy.[9]
June 2009 A biography of LT Michael Murphy, written by Cincinnati area author Gary Williams is scheduled to be published by the United States Naval Institute Press with a tentative release date of May 2010.
See also
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Lt. Murphy's Medal of Honor and SEAL trident
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Lt. Murphy's grave in Calverton, Long Island
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Lt. Murphy's grave in Calverton, Long Island
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Lt. Murphy's grave in Calverton, Long Island
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Lt. Murphy's grave in Calverton, Long Island
References
- Inline
- ^ http://www.newsday.com/news/specials/ny-enseal2,0,5138218.story
- ^ Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10. Marcus Luttrell with Patrick Robinson
- ^ Bishop, Timothy. "Minutes from US House of Representatives Session 5/2/06 re: HR 4101 [109th]". Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- ^ "Michael P. Murphy". NavySEALs.com. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ^ McAuliff, Michael. "HILLARY NOTES MEDAL WINNER". Daily News. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ^ "Medal of Honor citation". Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- ^ http://www.brookhaven.org/PressRoom/tabid/56/mid/970/newsid970/84/Default.aspx
- ^ The White House (October 22, 2007). "President Bush Presents Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, U.S. Navy" (Press release). Office of the Press Secretary, The White House. Retrieved 2007-10-23.
- ^ SECNAV Names New Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Michael Murphy. May 7, 2008.
- General
- Winerip, Michael. "Recognizing the Honor of a Son". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
- "Born to serve: The Michael Murphy story". Newsday. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
- Eltman, Frank (October 11, 2007). "SEAL to Get Posthumous Medal of Honor". Associated Press. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- Evans, Martin C. (October 11, 2007). "Slain Patchogue sailor to get Medal of Honor". Newsday. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- Drew, April (October 17, 2007). "Highest Honor for Afghan War Hero". Irish Abroad. Retrieved 2007-10-19.
- Hernandez, Raymond (October 22, 2007). "A Protector as a Child, Honored as a Hero". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-10-23.
- Michael P. Murphy at Find a Grave. Retrieved on 2007-10-23
- Marcus Luttrell (2007). Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10. Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 0316067598.