Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
Name | Murphy, Albert Wayne | |
Birth | 31 Oct 1924 | Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois ![]() |
Gender | Male | |
Reference Number | MURP.A002 | |
_FGRAVE | 198825534 | |
Funeral | 3 May 2019 | Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois ![]() |
Military Service | Korean War, United States Army [1] | |
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United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959) In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,… |
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United States Army Prior to the establishment of the "Department of the Army Emblem", there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Seal had traditionally been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for public display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, the Secretary of the Army approved the emblem design as the… |
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Korean War (1950-1953) |
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Korea |
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Military Service | World War II, United States Army [2] | |
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United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959) In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,… |
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World War II (1939-1945) |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007 On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. … |
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Death | 30 Apr 2019 | Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois ![]() |
Burial | Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois ![]() |
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Person ID | I44360 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
Last Modified | 31 May 2023 |
Father | Murphy, Albert Randall, b. 21 Oct 1886, Clay County, Illinois ![]() | |
Mother | Chandler, Zella C., b. 20 May 1890, Illinois ![]() | |
Marriage | Y [1] | |
Family ID | F16816 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family | Smith, Louise Marie, b. 21 Oct 1924 d. 6 Feb 2016, Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois ![]() | |||||||
Marriage | 22 May 1948 | First Christian Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois ![]() |
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Age at Marriage | He was 23 years and 7 months - She was 23 years and 7 months. | |||||||
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Family ID | F9217 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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