| Regimental number | 659 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | 'Marcott', Mosman Street, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs K Murfitt, 24 Marquis Road, Camden Square, London, N.W., England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 2, Section 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/12/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Rueben and Emma MURFITT |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and ability on 8th August, 1915, at Abel Rahman Bair (Dardanelles). During the attack telephonic communication between brigade headquarters and the attacking column became interrupted, the line having been cut in several places. The maintenance of this communication was vital, and Lance-Corporal Murfitt went out under very heavy fire to restore the circuit. He proceeded along the line, stopping several times at various breaks, and, regardless of all personal risk, succeeded in restoring communication.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 28 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 46 |
| Place of burial | Croydon Cemetery, Surrey, England |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
