Search Other Collections

Take me back to the Oral History landing page.


DeLoyce McMurray - World War II

DeLoyce McMurray enlisted in the Marines following high school in 1944, and was assigned to an all-black Service Battalion in the 2nd Marine Division. Stationed at Wake Is., he helped evacuate wounded troops from Iwo Jima. Following the war he worked as computer operator in the early days of computers, serving as a civilian overseas.

Interview Links

Abstract

Interview (Audio)

Transcript


Photos

Caption
Corporal DeLoyce McMurray during his service in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. Semper Fidelis

Where:
Unknown

When:
Unknown

Ownership:
Unknown

Caption
DeLoyce McMurray on 15 May 2009.

Where:
Alton, Illinois

When:
May 15, 2009

Ownership:
Unknown

Caption
Mr. & Mrs. McMurray in their home in Alton, IL on the day of the interview.

Where:
Alton, Illinois

When:
May 15, 2009

Ownership:
Unknown

Caption
Mr. & Mrs. McMurray with daughter, Neyna Johnson.

Where:
Alton, Illinois

When:
15 May 2009

Ownership:
Unknown

Caption
McMurray’s U.S. Marine Corps ‘Certificate of Honorable and Satisfactory Service’ for his duty during World War II.

Where:
Unknown

When:
Unknown

Ownership:
Unknown

Caption
On July 2, 2013 DeLoyce McMurray was presented the Congressional Gold Medal by Senator Richard Durbin due to his service during WWII with the Montford Marines. The ceremony occurred at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield

When:
July 2, 2013

Ownership:
Narrator's Photo

Caption
Senator Durbin and Maj. Greg Gordon presented DeLoyce McMurray the Congressional Gold Medal "In recognition of the selfless service and sacrifice" of the Montford Point Marines during WWII on July 2, 2013.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield

When:
July 2, 2013

Ownership:
Narrator's photo

Caption
DeLoyce McMurray received this United States Marine Corps Montford Point Marines Certificate of Recognition. The certificate recognized the "selfless service and sacrifice" of the Montford Point Marines during WWII.

Where:
Unknown

When:
Unknown

Ownership:
Narrator's photo

Caption
DeLoyce McMurray being presented with the Congressional Gold Medal by Senator Durbin and Maj. Gordon on July 2, 2013 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

When:
July 2, 2013

Ownership:
Narrator's photo

Caption
Seated with DeLoyce McMurray are many family and friends who celebrated his wartime accomplishments at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in July, 2013. Senator Dick Durbin is seated at the right.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

When:
July, 2013

Ownership:
Narrator's photo

Caption
The front facing of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to all Montford Pointe Marines. McMurray was presented with his medal for his wartime service during a special ceremony held at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in July, 2013.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

When:
July, 2013

Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.

Caption
The reverse side of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines. McMurray was presented with his medal for his wartime service during a special ceremony held at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in July, 2013.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

When:
July, 2013

Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.



Social Links