Pvt. Robert 'Wingless' Murphy — Story of G.I. Joe Character Profile

About Pvt. Robert 'Wingless' Murphy

A young infantryman in Company C known by his nickname. He represents the typical soldier's desire for normalcy, finding a moment of peace through marriage before being killed in action.

Character Facts

Played by

John R. Reilly

Appears in

Story of G.I. Joe (1945)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Pvt. Robert 'Wingless' Murphy — Social Friend & Subject — Ernie Pyle (Burgess Meredith)

  Ernie forms a bond with Pvt. Murphy and chronicles his experiences.

• Pvt. Robert 'Wingless' Murphy — Professional Commander & Soldier — Bill Walker (Robert Mitchum)

  Pvt. Murphy fights under Lt. Walker's leadership in multiple engagements.

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