Crypt marker for Murray L.
Harvey in Block 5A; Lot 6; Space 47, Evergreen Cemetery, El Centro
(Imperial county), California.
Murray entered the Army on
14 July 1929 and was discharged on 4 June 1942 to accept a commission as
a 2nd Lt. the following day.
Although his arrival
is not reflected in currently available records, Captain Harvey was a
member, probably the commander of, Co G in Frankfurt, German, 1945.
On 10 September 1953, the
Columbus Daily Enquirer, Columbus, GA, listed Lt. Col Harvey as the
out-going commander 1st BN, 508th ARCT replaced by Major Robert A.
Matthews
He also served in Korea
and was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart,
Lt Col Harvey retired on
30 June 1961 |