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About Michael P. Murphy
Michael P. Murphy was an American war hero who served in the United States Navy SEAL from 2000 to 2005. He was the leader of a team of four Navy SEALs that was sent on a mission (Operation Red Wings) in Afghanistan in 2005. He died heroically when his team was ambushed by Taliban forces in the remote mountains of Afghanistan. In 2007, at a ceremony at the White House, he was posthumously honored with the Medal of Honor, which is the nation's highest military award.
Family Life
He was the son of Maureen Murphy and Daniel Murphy. At the time of his death in 2005, he was engaged to Heather Duggan. The couple was supposed to get married later that year.
Trivia
In 2005, he became the first member of the Navy to receive the Medal of Honor after the Vietnam War.
All his men died during the Operation Red Wings mission, with the exception of Marcus Luttrell.
In the 2013 war film Lone Survivor which dramatizes the Operation Red Wings mission, he was played by Hollywood actor Taylor Kitsch.
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F.A.Q. about Michael P. Murphy
When is his birthday?
Michael P. Murphy's birthday is on May 7, 1976.
In how many days is his birthday?
Michael's birthday is in 14 days
How old was Michael when he died?
He was 29 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 28, 2005.
How old would he be today?
Michael P. Murphy would be 47 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Michael from?
He was born in Smithtown, New York, U.S..