Search results
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]
Murphy was killed by enemy forces during a reconnaissance mission, Operation Red Wing, June 28, 2005, while leading a four-man team tasked with finding a key Taliban leader in the mountainous ...
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...
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Michael P Murphy was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan).
Jun 29, 2020 · Fifteen years ago, a team of four Navy SEALs fought through what was identified at the time as the deadliest day for U.S. forces since the start of Operation Enduring Freedom. Lt. Michael...
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 28, 2005 · Read Michael Murphy’s Summary of Action in Operation Redwing. Awards: Lt. Michael Murhpy was awarded the MOH on October 27, 2007. He is only the third service member to earn that highest national honor since President Bush sent U.S. military forces to Afghanistan in 2001, and later to Iraq.
Mar 22, 2013 · “Murph: The Protector” is a documentary about Lt. Michael P. Murphy, the SEAL team leader awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously in 2007.
By his selfless leadership, courageous actions, and extraordinary devotion to duty, Lieutenant Murphy reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Rank: Lieutenant. Conflicts: War In Afghanistan. Organization: U.S. Navy.
Michael Patrick Murphy was a U.S. Navy SEAL Lieutenant who was posthumously awarded the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in 2005 during the War in Afghanistan.
