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Joe Murchison
d.11 Nov 2021
Facts and Events
THIS RECORD MUST REPRESENT TWO MEN WITH THE SAME NAME - ONE DIED IN 1947 ONE WAS STILL ALIVE IN 2017. NEED TO FIGURE OUT WHICH INFORMATION GOES WITH WHICH MAN. Both were Black. Both served in World War II. One was in 3161 Quartermaster Corps - the one who died in 1947. One was in the 555th Parachute Infantry - still alive in 2017. There seems to be a third man with this name who served in World War II who was white and from Georgia.
References
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Hartford Courant
Sun, Dec 12, 2004 ·Page 140 Bradley Biggs from Paratrooper to College Educator article including photograph
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U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name Joe Murchison
Race Negro (Black)
Marital Status Single, without dependents (Single)
Rank Private
Birth Year 1919
Nativity State or Country North Carolina
Citizenship Citizen
Education 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation Unskilled sawmill occupations, n.e.c.
Enlistment Date 15 Jul 1941
Enlistment Place Fort Jackson Columbia, South Carolina
Service Number 34095012
Branch Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Civil Life
Height 67
Weight 133
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US, WWII Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954
Full Name
Murchison, Joe
Admission Date
Dec 1944
Military Service Number
34095012
Length Of Service
No entry made
Medical Diagnosis
Diagnosis: Dermatitis, allergic
Discharge Type
Duty
Discharge Date
1944
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
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Title
Murchison, Joe
Total Images
2
Series Title
North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards
State Headquarters
North Carolina
Full Name
Murchison, Joe
Birth Date
30 Mar 1919
Birth Place
Harnett, North Carolina
Race
Negro
Employer
[Blank]
Contact Person
Murchison, Susie
Relation To Head
Mother
Year
1940
Residence
Broadway, Lee, North Carolina
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Publication Info
Publication title
US, WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940
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North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
Detail Source
Name Joe Murchison
Gender Male
Race Black
Age 27
Birth Date 30 Mar 1919
Birth Place lillington Harnett NC
Residence Place Broadway, Lee, North Carolina
Death Date 9 Mar 1947
Death Place Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Father
Jerry Murchison
Mother
Susie Mc Callister
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/memorial/remembering-joe-murchison-pioneer-african-american-military-smokejumper
Remembering Joe Murchison: Pioneer African American military smokejumper
December 3, 2021
A man standing at a podium
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Pioneer African American Military Smokejumper/Paratrooper and President of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion Alumni Association Joe Murchison passed away in Florida at Age 91, on Thursday, Nov. 11th, Veterans' Day.
It takes courage, valiancy and leadership to serve in our nation’s military. Additionally, it also takes guts to jump out of airplanes to put out forest fires. These circumstances are even more harrowing when such events also took place during a tumultuous time on the West Coast in the midst of World War II and as part of a segregated society.
However, Murchison was up for the challenge and did just that as he founded and led the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known to many as the Triple Nickles.
Murchison was born on June 19th, 1930, sharing his birthday with the observance of Juneteenth, a significant moment in history for African Americans and our Nation with regards to the ending of slavery.
Over the years, Murchison was honored several times at the USDA Forest Service National Headquarters’ Yates Building, at the Pentagon, the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and at many Army military bases, where over a dozen of monuments and memorials have been erected to commemorate the Triple Nickles legacy. Furthermore, Murchison never missed the annual Triple Nickles’ Association reunions, which were held in a different city each year.
Sharon Murchison, his wife of 33 years and constant companion and caregiver, is still the executive secretary of the Triple Nickles’ Association. Murchinson was the proud father of 11 children, to include 8 girls and 3 boys, 19 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
The family is planning a Celebration of Life and will send the details as soon as the plans are finalized.
Joe Murchison may be gone from this earth, but his legacy and that of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion will live on forever.
In the words of the Triple Nickles “Airborne Out…All the Way.”
Contributions can be sent to:
The Joseph Murchison Memorial Fund
PO Box 263127
Tampa, Florida 33685-3127
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