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John James MURPHY

Regimental number1402
Place of birthTumbarumba, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCarpenter
AddressTumbarumba, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation40
Height6' 0"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Anne Moore, Hillside, Tumbarumba
Previous military serviceServed in the Mounted Infantry, South Africa (Boer War).
Enlistment date23 July 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 4 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Provost Corps
FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1919
Discharge date8 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; arrived Melbourne, 19 April 1919, to disembark Sydney; discharged (medically unfit), 8 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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