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John Spence MURPHY

Regimental number882
Place of birthCreswick Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressWattle Flat PO via Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Maud Murphy, Wattle Flat PO via Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date10 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSecond given name incorrectly recorded on Embarkation Roll as Spencer.
Date of death12 July 1959
Age at death71
Place of burialCreswick Cemetery, Victoria

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