Thomas Murphy served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Patrolman Thomas Murphy was shot and killed during an armed robbery at 3443 S. LaSalle Street. He was assigned to patrol a coal company in an area experiencing a series of robberies. He observed an armed offender enter and announce a robbery. Patrolman Murphy confronted the armed gunman and engaged in a shootout. Patrolman Murphy was struck by a bullet fired through the window by another assailant standing outside. Patrolman Murphy was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWI and was cited for bravery three times by the French Government.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Murphy served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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