Background
Murray, John Einar was born on November 22, 1918 in Clifton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Joseph Michael and Maru Elizabeth (Liljeros) Murray.
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John Einar Murray
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John Einar Murray, American Lawyer, retired army officer, federal official. lecturer United States Marine Corps National Defense U.; member science panel of White HouseAgent Orange Working Group, Defense Intelligence Agency Task Force on POWS and MIAS; participant Georgetown University Panel on Crisis Management. Member Special Forces Association, National Defense Transportation Association, Army War College Grad.Assn., Army and Navy Club.
Education
Student, St. Johns University, 1941. Bachelor of Laws, New York Law School, 1949. Doctor of Laws, New York Law School, 1975.
Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1961.
Career
Drafted private, United States Army, 1941;
advanced through grades to major general, United States Army, 1972;
commander truck group, Europe Military Ports, Vietnam and major logistic units, 1968;
director, Army Transportation, 1969-1970;
chief logistics, Pacific Command, 1970-1972;
chief logistics, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, 1972-1973;
defense attache, Vietnam, 1973-1974;
retired, 1974;
vice president, Association American Railroads, Washington, 1974-1984;
special counsel, American International Underwriters, 1985;
principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low intensity conflict, 1988-1989;
with, American International Group of Companies, Washington, 1989;
special counsel, Snavely, King & Associations, Inc. (economics consultant), Washington, since 1990. Advisory board United States Army Transportation Museum.
Lecturer National Defense U. Member science panelof White House Agent Orange Working Group, Defense Intelligence Agency Task Force on POWs and MIAs. Participant Georgetown University Panel on Crisis Management.
Achievements
Membership
Member Special Forces Association, National Defense Transportation Association, Army War College Graduate Association, Army and Navy Club, World War II Memorial Society (charter).
Connections
Married Elaine Claire Riehlmann (deceased 1970). 1 daughter, Valerie Anne. Married Phyllis Irene Harris (divorced 1989).
Education
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1941
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1949
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1975
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1961
Career
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1941
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1968
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1969 - 1970
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1970 - 1972
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1972
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1972 - 1973
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1973 - 1974
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1974
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1974 - 1984
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1985
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1989
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Awards
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Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with 4 oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star medal, Joint Services Commendation medal with oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Secretary of Defense medal for Outstanding Public Service, Italian Cross of War, Knight Order of Crown of Italy, Korean Chung Mu with gold star, Vietnamese Kim Khanh medal 1st class, Vietnamese Army Distinguished Service Order 1st class, Vietnamese Navy Distinguished Service Order 1st class, Vietnamese Air Force Distinguished Service Order 1st class, Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with palm, 1998, United States Army Transportation Corps Hall of Fame.Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with 4 oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star medal, Joint Services Commendation medal with oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Secretary of Defense medal for Outstanding Public Service, Italian Cross of War, Knight Order of Crown of Italy, Korean Chung Mu with gold star, Vietnamese Kim Khanh medal 1st class, Vietnamese Army Distinguished Service Order 1st class, Vietnamese Navy Distinguished Service Order 1st class, Vietnamese Air Force Distinguished Service Order 1st class, Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with palm, 1998, United States Army Transportation Corps Hall of Fame.