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U.S. Army · United States 
Joe Murphy
1968
Joe Preston Murphy served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Joe Murphy was killed in an automobile crash while responding to assist members of the Celina Police Department. His vehicle collided with a grain truck that was making a U-turn on State Highway 289.
Patrolman Murphy was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Frisco Police Department for eight months and previously served with the Collin County Sheriff's Office. One of his brothers was WWII hero and author Audie Murphy.
Patrolman Murphy was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Frisco Police Department for eight months and previously served with the Collin County Sheriff's Office. One of his brothers was WWII hero and author Audie Murphy.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and seven siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Frisco Police Department
Patrolman
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