CHARLES P. MURRAY, JR. 89
Awarded the Medal of Honor for his action in World War II in France, he never boasted of his exploits. Died August 12th. he single-handedly stopped an attack on his troops by 200 German soldiers.
Buried with full military honors with soldiers from his former units" 3rd Infantry Division and the Old Guard in attendance.
In a 1944 battle in France, Lt. Murray led his outnumbered platoon against German forces and fired nearly every rifle grenade his unit had.
During his career he also received three Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars and the French legion of Honor for valor. He went on to also serve in the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Born in Baltimore, but raised in Wilmington, NC where he graduated high school. Attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill until he enlisted in 1942.
The Greatest Generation.
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