MICHAEL MURPHY DDG 112
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Keel Laid 18 June 2010 - Launched & Christened 7 May 2011 Delivered to the US Navy 4 May 2012 |
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Postmarks
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2012-10-06 |
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Commissioning, cachet by the Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
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2012-11-27 |
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Official ships cachet, requested by Robert Jank
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2019-06-01 |
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Cachet by Thad Kaczkowski
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2018-12-07 |
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Autographs from the CO, XO and CMC. Received by Michael Brock
USPS Pictorial Postmarks
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USPS Pictorial |
2012-10-06 |
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Commissioning, cachet by the Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
Other Information
NAMESAKE - Lieutenant Michael Patrick Murphy, USN (May 7, 1976 – June 28, 2005)
Lt. Michael Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during "Operation Red Wings" in Afghanistan June 28, 2005.
Lt Murphy's medals, ribbons and devices include: the Medal of Honor, the Silver Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 1 service star, the Navy Rifle Marksmanship Medal w/ expert device, the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Medal w/ expert device, the US Navy SEAL Device and the US Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia.
The ships sponsor is Maureen Murphy, Lt. Michael Murphy's mother.
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