Jeremiah C Murphy World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York

Jeremiah C Murphy
World War II
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World War II
New York
B-17 Airmen
On June 1, 1944 Flight Officer Murphy was declared a casualty of World War II. He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. He is remembered by the people of New York. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID338484
Service IDT-062092
NameJeremiah C Murphy
FromAlbany, Albany County, New York
Casualty DateJune 1, 1944
WarWorld War II
Service BranchArmy Air Forces
RankFlight Officer
SpecialtyCo-Pilot
Unit/Group401st Bomber Group, Heavy
Casualty TypeDNB - Died Non-battle
LocationCave Hill, Belfast, Northern Island
BurialPlot G Row 7 Grave 8 Cambridge American Cemetery Cambridge, England
Notable Awards
Air Medal
Remembered Jeremiah C Murphy is buried or memorialized at Plot G Row 7 Grave 8 Cambridge American Cemetery Cambridge, England. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.
Additional Details
On June 1, 1944 he was on the crew of the B-17G #42-97862 during a transatlantic ferry flight. Their crew was being transferred from the 401st Bomber Group to the 306th. They had departed from the United States enroute to the UK. They had departed from the United States and had landed in Gander, Wales. They then left for their final leg in their journey when they crashed near Cave Hill on the outskirts of Belfast, Northern Island. There were no survivors.
We identified 10 casualties in our archive related to the #42-97862 incident on June 1, 1944.
Wilbur D Brewer :: Top Turret Gunner
Lester B Brooks :: Pilot
Lawrence E Dundon :: Radio Operator
Robert L Graves :: Ball Turret Gunner
Howard A Hibbler :: Left Waist Gunner
Edward E McGill :: Right Waist Gunner
Lawrence R McGrane :: Tail Gunner
Leighton B McKenzie :: Bombardier
Jeremiah C Murphy :: Co-Pilot
Joseph V Nobilione :: Navigator
Commendations + Awards
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Air Medal
United States Aviator Badge Army
World War II Victory Medal
American Campaign Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Army Good Conduct Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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