Raymond LeRoy Murray | |
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| Born | January 30, 1913 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Died | November 11, 2004 (aged 91) Encinitas, California, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1935–1968 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion 6th Marines 3rd Marine Regiment 5th Marine Regiment Basic School 1st Infantry Training Regiment Camp Pendleton MCRD Parris Island |
| Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Cross (2) Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (4) Legion of Merit (2) Purple Heart |
Major General Raymond Leroy Murray (January 30, 1913 – November 11, 2004) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps officer who earned two Navy Crosses, one during World War II and a second during the Korean War. He retired from active duty on August 1, 1968.
As a lieutenant colonel on Saipan during World War II, General Murray was awarded his first Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism under fire, June 15, 1944, while commanding the 2nd Battalion 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division. He was the inspiration for the battalion commander in Leon Uris's 1953 novel Battle Cry. During the Korean War, he was twice again cited for extraordinary heroism, earning the Army Distinguished Service Cross during the period of November 29 to December 4, 1950, and a second Navy Cross on December 6 and 7, 1950, as commander of the 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Reinforced).