Regimental number | 2264 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Cressy, Tasmania |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Draper |
Address | Lefroy, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, S Murfett, Lefroy, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front . Suffered from gassing while serving in France. Was buried alive with another soldier by an exploding shell and dug out by mates who saw what had happened. They were saved by a pocket of air which formed when their helmets were forced over their faces. Was wounded at Pozieres and invalided to England and then back to Australia Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |