Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Glenelg South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Metallurgist, lead, silver, zinc and explosive chemist |
Address | c/o T E Murphy, Vine Street, Prospect, South Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 36 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Kathleen Ann McBride, c/- T.E. Murphy, Vine Street, Prospect, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | No 1 Mining Corps |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Mining Corps |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: No 1 Tunnelling Company Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified (Military Cross?) Refers 9 April 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized the defence of a deep mine system, and also parties to rescue several men who had been grassed. His prompt action undoubtedly saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |