U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Thomas Murphy
1934
Thomas Murphy served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Patrolman
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