Murphy Francis G.

Monuments

The Monument to the Aviation Martyrs in the War of Resistance Against Japan

Name:

Francis G. Murphy

Rank:

First Lieutenant

Serial Number:

O-699339

Unit:

9th Bomber Squadron, 7th Bomber Group, Heavy

Date of Death:

1945-03-22

State:

Louisiana

Cemetery:

Manila American Cemetery, Taguig, Philippines

Plot:

Walls of the Missing

Row:

Grave:

Decoration:

Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Hear

Comments:

Francis G. Murphy entered the military service in Louisiana. He was the pilot of B-24J #42-73437 assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. They were flying as part of a group of planes to bomb targets on Great Coco Island in the Indian Ocean. Moderate anti-aircraft fire was encountered and Murphy's plane was hit. The plane winged over to the right and went almost vertically into the ocean. There were no survivors. Because his body was not recovered, he is listed on the Walls of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines. 1Lt Murphy was one of over 2000 Americans who lost their lives defending China from their Japanese invaders from 1941-1945. He is also commemorated on the The Monument to the Aviation Martyrs in the War of Resistance Against Japan in Nanjing, China.

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