James Russell Murray
1907-1955

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James Russell Murray was born January 24, 1907 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar. to William M & Laura M. Osborn Murray. November 7, 1925 he and Beatrice Futral recieved a marriage license in Sebastian Co., Arkansas. They divorced October 18, 1940. November 6, 1941 he married Smuella L. Goodson from Little Rock, Ar. They filed for divorce March 19, 1947 at Fort Smith. August 6, 1947 he and Samuella L. Goodson again married.

James enlisted in the US Navy November 11, 1942 and served until September 20, 1945. He served as a Chief Metalsmith. More on his service can be found in the biography below.

James Russell Murray passed away May 16, 1955 with his burial being in the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar.

Biography from Fighting Men of Arkansas