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James MURPHY

Regimental number67
Place of birthNorthcote, Victoria
SchoolSt George's Christian Brothers (Catholic) School, Carlton, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDriver
Address187 Princes Street, Carlton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, John Murphy, 187 Princes Street, Carlton, Victoria
Enlistment date4 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 8 May 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death18.6
Age at death from cemetery records18
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsHelles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
51
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John and Catherine MURPHY (nee HENNESSY), 109 Princes Street, Carlton, Victoria
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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