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John Francis MURPHY

Regimental number10034
Date of birth10 October 1892
Place of birthWillenabrina, Victoria
SchoolWillenabrina State School No. 2632, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTeacher
AddressS S 3000, Tarranyurk, Jeparit, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, John Thomas Murphy, Willenabrina, Warracknabeal, Victoria
Enlistment date12 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameInfantry Brigade 6, Field Ambulance 6, Reinforcement 11
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 30 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer. At a time of many casualties he carried on day and night over rough ground continually subjected to heavy shell fire and often hampered by gas. In spite of great dangers, his squad remained intact. This was mainly due to his masterly discretion, great energy, and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

Family/military connectionsCousins (1st): 3064 Pte John Cornelius SHINE, 24th Bn, returned to Australia; 4113 Pte Daniel Patrick SHINE, 13th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death21 November 1957
Age at death65
Place of burialWilliamstown Cemetery, Victoria

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