Orin G. Murfin
Orin Gould Murfin (April 13, 1876 – October 22, 1956) was an admiral in the United States Navy.
Orin Gould Murfin | |
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Admiral Murfin circa 1935 | |
Born | Lawrence County, Ohio | April 13, 1876
Died | October 22, 1956 80) San Diego, California | (aged
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Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Murfin served as the commanding officer of USS Albany in 1916; Concord, 1923–1925; and West Virginia, 1928–29. From 1931–34, he was the Navy's Judge Advocate General.
He also served as Commander-in-Chief, Asiatic Fleet, 1935–36. From there, Murfin became the commandant of the 14th Naval District, where he led the Navy's participation in the search for Amelia Earhart when her plane went missing in 1937.
Following his retirement, Murfin served as the President of the Navy Court of Inquiry following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The court's conclusions were regarded as too lenient by Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal; see Edward C. Kalbfus.
Murfin died on October 22, 1956 and was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.[1]
References
- "Nationwide Gravesite Locator". National Cemetery Administration. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
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Preceded by Frank B. Upham |
Commander-in-Chief, United States Asiatic Fleet 4 October 1935–30 October 1936 |
Succeeded by Harry E. Yarnell |