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Charles I. Murray
U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Ira Murray (May 4, 1896 – September 24, 1977) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who distinguished himself while serving with 6th Marine Regiment during World War I.
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Charles Ira Murray | |
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![]() Murray as colonel, USMC | |
Born | (1896-05-04)May 4, 1896 Sewickley, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | September 24, 1977(1977-09-24) (aged 81) Fort Sam Houston, Texas, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1948 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-700 |
Commands held | 4th Marine Regiment 6th Defense Battalion 2nd Defense Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
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Murray later served as deputy commander with the military staff on Guam.[1]