MERRILL'S MARAUDERS Murch, Richard Melville

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

Murch​

• FORENAME

Richard Melville​

• UNIT

1 Bn (Medical Detachment)​

• RANK

Technician Fourth Grade​

• NUMBER

12086253​

• AWARD

Bronze Star​

• PLACE

Burma 1944​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

born 19.10.1921 Brooklyn,New York​

son of Elmer and Florence (nee Tassey) Murch​

employed by Continental Bank and Trust in civilian life​

enlisted 4.6.1942 Fort Jay,Governors Island,New York​

417 Infantry Regiment (Medical Company) (76th Division)​

Merrills Marauders​

achieved rank of First Lieutenant​

discharged January 1946​

served a further 10 years in National Guard​

employed by George Schmitt Company (over 40 years)​

president,Vi-Tek Packaging​

married Evelyn Layman (1922-2013) (1 son Richard,2 daughters Barbara and Nancy)​

last residence Fleming Island,Florida​

died 31.10.2015​

Jacksonville National Cemetery,Jacksonville,Duval County,Florida Section 20W Row D Site 6​

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