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Michael Patrick Murphy (May 7, 1976 – June 28, 2005) was a United States Navy SEAL officer who was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. He was the first member of the United States Navy to receive the award since the Vietnam War. [1]
071001-N-0000X-001 Navy file photo of SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, from Patchogue, N.Y. Murphy was killed by enemy forces during a reconnaissance mission, Operation Red Wing, June 28, 2005,...
Oct 22, 2007 · Two years after being killed in battle, Lt. Michael P. Murphy will become the first recipient of the nation’s highest military award for service in Afghanistan.
Jun 29, 2020 · During Operation Red Wings, Michael Murphy and his fellow Navy SEALs fought through one of the deadliest days of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Jun 27, 2022 · Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy was an avid defender of others — a trait that likely led him to join the Navy and become one of the service's elite SEALs. In Afghanistan, he gave his...
Mar 7, 2011 · Short tribute to the Navy SEALs leader of SEALs team 10 who was killed in Afghanistan and awarded the Medal Of Honor by President Bush.
Navy Destroyer: The USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was commissioned in 2012 to honor his memory. The Medal of Honor bestowed upon Michael Murphy is a testament to his bravery and valor, an inspiration for those who serve the nation in its time of need.
