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John McLeod Murphy
John McLeod Murphy (February 14, 1827 – June 1, 1871) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Biography.
Murphy was born in Westchester County, New York, and was appointed midshipman on August 10, 1841. He served during the War with Mexico at Vera Cruz and Tabasco on board the "USS Stromboli". He resigned as a passed midshipman on May 10, 1852 after his last mission as an assistant on John G. Barnard's survey
USS Murphy (DD-603)
USS "Murphy" (DD-603) was a in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Lieutenant John McLeod Murphy.
"Murphy"s keel was laid down 19 May 1941 by Bethlehem Steel Corporation at their shipyard in Staten Island, New York. The destroyer was launched on 29 April 1942, sponsored by Miss M. Elsie Murphy, daughter of Lieutenant Murphy. The vessel was commissioned on 25 July 1942, Commander Leonard W. Bailey in command.
Operational history.