Dennis J. Murphy

Dennis Joseph Murphy (January 8, 1932 – August 28, 2023) was a major general in the United States Marine Corps who served as commander of the 2nd Marine Division from 1984 until his retirement in 1987. He graduated in 1953 from Georgetown University, where he played for the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team.[1][2][3] He died in Wyckoff, New Jersey on August 28, 2023, at the age of 91.[4]

Dennis Murphy
Born(1932-01-08)January 8, 1932
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 2023(2023-08-28) (aged 91)
Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1953–1987
RankMajor general
Commands held2nd Marine Division
Battles/warsVietnam War

References
  1. "Georgetown Basketball History Project". Hoyabasketball.com. 1932-01-08. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  2. "Dennis Murphy - Recipient". Valor.militarytimes.com. 1932-01-08. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  3. "Official USMC biography" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  4. Anonymous, "Major General Dennis J. Murphy," Nashua Telegraph, September 2, 2023


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