| Regimental number | 2660 |
| Place of birth | Port Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 96 Wellington Square, North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Isobel Sydlan Murphy, 96 Wellington Square, North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Refers 26 March to 16 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the period 26th March to September 1918 this N.C.O. has carried out the duties of Company Storeman in a highly efficient and reliable manner. During the greater part of this time, owing to casualties among senior N.C.O.s he has acted as Company Quartermaster Sergeant, which position he has filled in a highly satisfactory manner. /During long periods in the forward area under adverse weather conditions and trying circumstances his work was of the utmost benefit to his Company in his careful supervision and untiring efforts in the feeding of the men. he has many times been under very heavy hostile shelling, but always got his rations to the men. His zeal conscientiousness, ability and loyalty are valuable assets to the Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
