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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]
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.
050628-N-0000X-003 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,...
Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy. United States Navy (SEAL) 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, NY and grew up in the New York City commuter town of Patchogue, NY on Long Island.
Jun 28, 2005 · Murphy was the leader of a four-man SEAL reconnaissance unit that secretly infiltrated into the Hindu-Kush mountains on June 27, 2005. Ambushed on the 28th by overwhelming Taliban forces, Murphy valiantly climbed into the open onto high ground to make an electronic call for rescue.
The Board of Trustees of the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum is pleased to announce that the Museum is now open! Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday: 10am – 4pm. Monday: closed. Closed for a special event: 11/3-11/5. Admissions: General admission + SEAL Adventure Ride: $20. General admission: $15. General admission seniors, veterans and ...
Jan 6, 2014 · As the roar of the helicopter faded to silence, Luttrell and three other Navy SEALs—Lieutenant Michael Murphy and Petty Officers Danny Dietz and Matt Axelson—found themselves alone in the pitch...
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Michael P Murphy was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan).
Jul 23, 2023 · Lt. Michael P. Murphy returned home one last time on July 4th, killed on June 28 due to injuries sustained while valiantly leading an outnumbered SEAL mission against Taliban forces. Discover the heroic story of Navy SEAL Michael Murphy, who sacrificed his life to save his fellow soldiers during Operation Red Wings.
Michael Murphy was the officer-in-charge for a four-man SEAL element in support of Operation Red Wings, tasked with finding a key anti-coalition militia commander near Asadabad, Afghanistan. Shortly after inserting into the objective area, the SEALs were spotted by three goat herders who were initially detained and then released.
