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Dennis J. Murphy

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Dennis Murphy
Born (1932-01-08) 8 January 1932 (age 92)
New York City, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1953–1987
RankMajor general

Dennis Joseph Murphy (born 8 January 1932) is a retired major general in the United States Marine Corps who served as Commander of the 2nd Marine Division from 1984 until his retirement in 1987. He graduated from Georgetown University in 1953 where he played for the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Georgetown Basketball History Project". Hoyabasketball.com. 1932-01-08. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  2. ^ "Dennis Murphy - Recipient". Valor.militarytimes.com. 1932-01-08. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  3. ^ "Official USMC biography" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-01-17.