George Dominic Murray
Born: July 6, 1898 at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to George Dominic Murray, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), when, on 1 February 1942, his ship was under heavy bombing attack in enemy waters near the Marshall Islands. The conduct of Captain Murray throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.