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'''Michael Patrick Murphy''' was a United States Navy SEAL posthumously awarded the [[Medal of Honor]], for his actions during [[Operation Enduring Freedom]]. He was the first person to be awarded the medal for actions in [[Afghanistan]]; and the first member of the [[United States Navy|U.S. Navy]].

'''Michael Patrick Murphy''' was a [[United States Navy]] SEAL posthumously awarded the [[Medal of Honor]], for his actions during [[Operation Enduring Freedom]]. He was the first person to be awarded the medal for actions in [[Afghanistan]]; and the first member of the [[United States Navy|U.S. Navy]].

On June 28, 2005, Murphy led a four-man special reconnaissance team on a mission to locate a top [[Taliban]] leader. Operating in an extremely rugged enemy-controlled area, the team was discovered by pro-Taliban sympathizers, who revealed their position to Taliban [[Terrorism|terrorists]]. As a result, between 30 and 40 enemy fighters besieged the Navy SEAL team. Lieutenant Murphy valiantly led his men in engaging the large enemy force.  

On June 28, 2005, Murphy led a four-man special reconnaissance team on a mission to locate a top [[Taliban]] leader. Operating in an extremely rugged enemy-controlled area, the team was discovered by pro-Taliban sympathizers, who revealed their position to Taliban [[Terrorism|terrorists]]. As a result, between 30 and 40 enemy fighters besieged the Navy SEAL team. Lieutenant Murphy valiantly led his men in engaging the large enemy force.  

Murphy is buried in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, [[New York]].

Murphy is buried in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, [[New York]].