Walter Henry Murphy
Graduating
Class of 1913
Served in
World War I
Lieutenant
Walter Henry Murphy
Army
Company I
369th Infantry Regiment
Hometown
Elkhorn, WI
Date of Birth
Location of Death
Vitry-le-François, France
Date of Death
Location of Burial
Unknown
More About Lieutenant Murphy
Lieutenant Murphy graduated from the university in 1913.
He entered the Second Officers' Training Camp at Fort Sheridan after leaving his job in Detroit. After receiving his commission, he was ordered overseas, sailing in January, 1918. Arriving in France, Lieutenant Murphy received further instruction in A.E.F. and British schools and was then assigned to Company L of the 307th Infantry of the 77 Division, later being transferred to Company I of the 369th Infantry which was attached to the French Fourth Army.
Lieutenant Murphy saw active service in France for over a year and had seen very hard fighting during his time there. He died of Spanish influenza.