Murray James J.

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James J. Murray is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

Battling Bastards Of Bataan Monument

Name:

James J. Murray

Rank:

Private First Class

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Unit:

31st Infantry Regiment

Date of Death:

1942-06-26

State:

Washington

Cemetery:

Calvary Cemetery, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA

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James J. Murray was born on March 21, 1911. He served in the 31st Infantry Regiment as a Private First Class during World War II.

After the fall of Bataan in the hands of the Japanese Army on April 9, 1942, PFC Murray was one of the 10,000 to 12,000 Americans who were forced to march over 60 miles under brutal conditions, resulting in 1,000 to 5,000 deaths due to starvation, dehydration, and abuse. Survivors were sent to Camp O'Donnell, where dire conditions, including overcrowding, malnutrition, and disease, caused an additional 1,500 to 2,300 American deaths within weeks. Those who survived faced ongoing hardships, including transfers to other camps and forced labor, where many continued to suffer or die.

PFC Murray was among the American soldiers who lost their lives in captivity on June 26, 1942. He is now buried in the Calvary Cemetery, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.

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