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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]
Lieutenant (SEAL) Michael P. Murphy May 7, 1976 - June 28, 2005. Lt. Michael P. Murphy, fondly referred to by friends and family as “Murph,” was born May 7, 1976 in Smithtown, N.Y....
Jun 29, 2020 · Two years after the mission, in October 2007, Lt. Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his “selfless leadership, courageous actions, and extraordinary devotion to duty” that...
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 life to...
Lt. Michael Murphy was a Navy SEAL who led a reconnaissance mission in Afghanistan and was killed in action in 2005. He received the Medal of Honor for his courage and selflessness, and inspired many with his spirit and determination.
In October 2007, Lt. Michael Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism during Operation Red Wings. His selfless leadership, courageous actions, and unwavering devotion to duty made him the first member of the Navy to receive this prestigious award since the Vietnam War.
Lieutenant Murphy led a special reconnaissance mission to locate a high-level anti-coalition militia leader in 2005. He was mortally wounded while calling for help for his wounded teammates, demonstrating extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty.
