| Regimental number | 2236 |
| Place of birth | Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.3 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Dennis Murphy, Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Oxfordshire', 10 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 25 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MURPHY John James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
