About Dennis J. Murphy
Lived 1932 – 2023 (aged 91). Dennis J. Murphy was an American military leader and basketball player.
Dennis J. Murphy (8 January 1932 – 28 August 2023) was a major general in the United States Marine Corps who served as commanding officer of the 2nd Marine Division from 1984 until his retirement in 1987. He graduated in 1953 from Georgetown University, where he played for the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team.
Early life
Dennis Joseph Murphy was born in New York City on 8 January 1932.
A forward, he became a member of Georgetown's varsity basketball team As of October 2005 he still resided in Norfolk. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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Who was Dennis J. Murphy?
United States Marine Corps general
When was Dennis J. Murphy born?
Dennis J. Murphy was born on 8 January 1932 in New York City.
When did Dennis J. Murphy die?
Dennis J. Murphy died on 28 August 2023 in Wyckoff.
What was Dennis J. Murphy's occupation?
Dennis J. Murphy was a military leader and basketball player.
What nationality was Dennis J. Murphy?
Dennis J. Murphy was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dennis J. Murphy. https://biography.guide/dennis-j-murphy/
MLA: "Dennis J. Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dennis-j-murphy/.
Chicago: "Dennis J. Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dennis-j-murphy/.
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