Ronald James Murphy ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On August 4, 1968 Lance Corporal Murphy was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 289575 |
| Service ID | 2399883 |
| Name | Ronald James Murphy |
| From | Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Date | October 7, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | August 4, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Specialty | Ammunition Technician |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, G Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Ronald is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 49w, Line 9. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Ronald James Murphy was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on July 7, 1968. Murphy had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Ammunition Technician. Service number assignment was 2399883. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, G Company.
He was born on October 7, 1948. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Montgomery county has been included within the archival record. We have Lansdale listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Murphy experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 4, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▼ Pennsylvania was home to over 44,105 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 30,147 World War II
• 2,414 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 462 Prisoners of war
• 6,358 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
• 30,147 World War II
• 2,414 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 462 Prisoners of war
• 6,358 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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