Wilfred L. Murray, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Wilfred L. Murray, Jr. (36736132), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 January 1945. Private Murray was a member of a bazooka team. The team encountered an enemy pillbox which was retarding the advance of their unit. Private Murray, on his own initiative, moved behind the enemy lines to a better position and knocked out the pillbox. Fifteen prisoners were captured in the operation. The knocking out of the pillbox permitted the unit to continue its advance. Private Murray’s initiative, aggressiveness and bold courage reflect credit upon himself and the Army of the United States.