of Honor recipient James B. Stockdale. Murray took command of the battleship in May 1945, and was responsible for the preparations for the signing of the Japanese surrender on 2 September 1945. Post war Murray was ComSubLant from 1950 until 1952. Murray was promoted to vice admiral (three-star) on December 7, 1955 and assigned as Naval Inspector General. He retired in August 1956 and was promoted to admiral (four star) on the retired list in recognition of his wartime service. Awards Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit World War I Victory Medal American Defense Service Medal with "FLEET" clasp Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one battle star American Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal Navy Occupation Medal National Defense Service Medal Philippine Defense Medal Notes References Blair, Clay, Jr. Silent Victory. New York: Bantam, 1976 (reprints Lippincott 1975 edition). . 1898 births 1980 deaths Burials at Arlington National Cemetery People from Limestone County, Texas United States Navy admirals United States Naval Academy alumni United States Navy Inspectors General Recipients of the Legion of Merit Military personnel from Texas