USS Murphy (DD-603)
USS Murphy (DD-603) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Lieutenant John McLeod Murphy.
Murphy was laid down 19 May 1941 by Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Staten Island, New York; launched 29 April 1942; sponsored by Miss M. Elsie Murphy, daughter of Lieutenant Murphy; and commissioned 25 July 1942, Commander Leonard W. Bailey in command.
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