Ernest MURPHY

Regimental number5400
Place of birthOrange New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressGriffith, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation37
Next of kinFather, J Murphy, Griffith, New South Wales
Enlistment date14 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A4 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll54th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 February 1916
Date of death30 June 1955
Place of burialGriffith Cemetery