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William James MURPHY

Regimental number1972
Place of birthWalhalla Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSurgical instrument maker
Address3 Ratcliff Street, South Kensington, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinAunt, Parents deceased; Mrs Sarah Murphy, 3 Ratcliff Street, South Kensington, Victoria
Enlistment date22 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Corps Work Party
FateReturned to Australia 20 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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