| Regimental number | 1764 |
| Place of birth | Geraldton Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Horsebreaker |
| Address | Garrett Road, Bayswater, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Andrew Murphy, Garrett Road, Bayswater, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Croix de Guerre Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Bernard |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a long period. He has always volunteered for any difficult or dangerous task, and frequently secured valuable information by leading patrols. He has taken part in many engagements, and has done splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: Bar to DCM 'For marked gallantry and leadership at Samkeleh on 6 May 1918. He was one of a small party covering a retirement and by his courage and initiative in using his Lewis gun, beat back determined enemy attacks. When his party were practically surrounded he gave his horse to a wounded officer, and got away successfully with his gun on another. He showed splendid courage throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
