Charles I. Murray

Charles Ira Murray
Charles Ira Murray
	Murray as colonel, USMC
Born	May 4, 1896; Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Died	September 24, 1977 (aged 81); Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Buried	Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1917–1948
Rank	Brigadier general
Service number	0-700
Commands held	4th Marine Regiment; 6th Defense Battalion; 2nd Defense Battalion
Battles/wars	World War I Battle of Belleau Wood; Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge; Meuse-Argonne Offensive; Yangtze Patrol; Haitian Campaign; World War II; Occupation of Iceland; Recapture of Guam;
Awards	Navy Cross; Distinguished Service Cross; Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart

Charles Ira Murray (May 4, 1896 – September 24, 1977) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who distinguished himself while serving with 6th Marine Regiment during World War I.

Murray later served as deputy commander with the military staff on Guam.

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