Dennis J. Murphy
Dennis Murphy | |
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| Born | 8 January 1932 New York, New York, United States |
| Died | 28 August 2023 (aged 91) Wyckoff, New Jersey, United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1953–1987 |
| Rank | Major general |
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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.