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Philip Edmund MURPHY

Regimental number3085
Place of birthNorthampton Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Address30 James Street, Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinSister, Mrs F A Smith, Holland Street, Geraldton, Western Australia
Enlistment date30 October 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 29 December 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll3083A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 3 November 1917
Place of burialDochy Farm New British Cemetery (Plot III, Row E, Grave No. 29), Belgium
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
63
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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