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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]
22 Okt 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.
28 Jun 2005 · The four-man SEAL squad courageously fought on alone. Michael Murphy, Matthew Axelson and Danny Dietz were killed in the fierce firefight as they provided protective fire that allowed a fourth squad member (Petty Officer Marcus Luttrell) to escape.
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,...
A feature documentary based on the honor, courage and commitment of Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy, who gave his life for his men in 2005 and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2007.
Learn about the life and heroism of LT Michael P. Murphy, a Navy SEAL who died in Afghanistan in 2005 while saving his teammates. Read his biography, awards, and how his legacy inspired the Murph Challenge and the Murph Foundation.
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Michael P Murphy was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan).
