| Regimental number | 1798 |
| Place of birth | Toodyay Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 152 Stirling Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Patrick Murphy, Toodyay, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Valuable services in organising carrying parties. Also consistent bravery and devotion to duty. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations at BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES from 1st to 9th October, 1917, Cpl. MURPHY was of great assistance in organising carrying parties and under heavy shell fire set a good example to those around him. On the night of 5/6th October, when the Battalion took over the fron line he did excellent reconnoitring work and also established communication with units on each flank. Hid conduct throughout was such that by his disregard of personal safety and high sense of duty he gave confidence to those around him, and enabled them to endure the trying circumstances of their situation.'
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| Family/military connections | Brothers: 365 Pte richard MURPHY, 16th Bn, killed in action, 30 April 1915; 1323 Pte Augustine MURPHY MM, 12th Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 24 September 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
