Texas Marine recognized for valor in Afghanistan

Texas Marine recognized for valor in Afghanistan
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2nd Marine Logistics Group
Story by Cpl. Paul Peterson
July 23, 2013

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - The distinguished heroism and life-saving actions of a Marine from Hallsville, Texas, earned him the thankful appreciation of his fellow servicemembers during an award ceremony here, July 23.

Lance Cpl. Joel T. Murray, an engineer heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with “V” device in recognition of his “heroic achievement” during the defense of Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi in the Helmand province.
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