Maxwell Murray [SEP] cause of death
the Legion of Merit.
In November 1945, Murray returned to the United States and was assigned to headquarters of the Army Ground Forces in Washington, D.C. Murray finally retired from the Army on September 30, 1946.
Retirement.
Major General Maxwell Murray died of a heart attack on August 4, 1948, at the age of 63 years at his home in Siasconset, Massachusetts. He was survived by his wife Phyllis Muriel Howard (1890–1976) with whom, he had a son Colonel Arthur Maxwell Murray (USMA
By his single-handed attack on an overwhelming force and by his intrepid and heroic fighting, 1st Lt. Murray stopped a counterattack, established an advance position against formidable odds, and provided an inspiring example for the men of his command.
Burial at Arlington National Cemetery on 9 Sep 2011.
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Following his death in 2011, Murray was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. His grave is in Section 60.
See also.
- List of Medal of Honor recipients