| Regimental number | 579 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 12 Foster Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick P Murphy, 12 Footscray Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 20 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 October 1916 |
