Near Stafford in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Murphy Demolition Range
Photographed By Kevin W., October 8, 2007
1. Murphy Demolition Range Marker
Major Walter M. Murphy
United States Marine Corps
Instructor Field Engineering
The Basic School
1964 – 1967
Killed in Action
Battle of Hue City RVN
31 January 1968
Donated by Fox Company 6/74
Erected by Fox Company 6/74.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, Vietnam.
Location. 38° 30.391′ N, 77° 27.178′ W. Marker is near Stafford, Virginia, in Stafford County. Memorial is at the intersection of MCB-3 and Murphy Road, on the right when traveling west on MCB-3. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stafford VA 22556, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Haas Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away); Manion Hall (approx. ¾ mile away); Graves Hall (approx. ¾ mile away); McGlothlin Hall (approx. ¾ mile away); O'Bannon Hall
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Also see . . . Major Walter M. Murphy, remembered. Major Murphy is remembered on The Virtual Wall. Major Murphy was awarded the Silver Star, posthumously. The Citation can be viewed at this link. (Submitted on October 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed By Kevin W., October 8, 2007
2. Murphy Demolition Range Marker
The red flag is flown to indicate training is taking place on the range.
Photographed By Kevin W., October 8, 2007
3. Murphy Demolition Range Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,105 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
