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Richard James MURPHY

Regimental number4058
Place of birthConara Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressCanara Junction, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinWilliam Murphy, Canara Junction, Tasmania
Enlistment date27 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on 24 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll47th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 September 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Date of death26 October 1960
Age at death62
Place of burialSt Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Campbell Town, Tasmania

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