Francis J. Murdoch, Jr.

Francis Johnstone Murdoch Jr. (22 July 1912 in Tarboro – 21 February 2010 in Thaxton) was a American Colonel in the United States Army during World War II. He retired as Major General.

Unit

 * 9 April 1945 – ?: Commanding Officer of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division

Awards

 * Combat Infantryman Badge
 * Army Distinguished Service Medal
 * Silver Star Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster
 * Legion of Merit
 * Bronze Star Medal with "V" device
 * Purple Heart
 * Army Commendation Medal
 * Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)