Eugene “Gene” Murphy, Sgt, Co C, 1st Bn, 12th Inf Div while serving in Vietnam Specialist Four Murphy was awarded the Bronze Star Metal with V for Valor for heroism in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force. At a later time, the now Sgt Murphy, just 30-days before he was scheduled to return to the United States was on patrol when his unit came under fire. Sgt Murphy sustained wounds leaving his legs paralyzed for which he received the Purple Heart.