Orin G. Murfin

Orin Gould Murfin
Admiral Orin G. Murfin (center) as President of the Navy Court of Inquiry for the Pearl Harbor attack
Born	April 13, 1876(1876-04-13) Ohio
Died	October 22, 1956(1956-10-22) (aged 80) San Diego, California
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	USS Albany (CL-23) USS West Virginia (BB-48) Asiatic Fleet

Orin Gould Murfin (April 13, 1876 – October 22, 1956) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Murfin served as the commanding officer of USS Albany (CL-23) in 1916 and of West Virginia (BB-48), 1928-29. From 1931-34, he was the Navy's Judge Advocate General.

He also served as Commander-in-Chief, Asiatic Fleet, 1935-36. From there, Murfin became the commandant of the 14th Naval District, where he led the Navy's participation in the search for Amelia Earhart when her plane went missing in 1937.

Following his retirement, Murfin served as the President of the Navy Court of Inquiry following the attack on Pearl Harbor; their conclusions were regarded as too lenient by Forrestal, see Edward C. Kalbfus.

See also

	United States Navy portal
	World War I portal

References

• Photo of Admiral Murfin (center)

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