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William MURPHY

Regimental number1868
Place of birthMuttaburra, Queensland
SchoolWinton Catholic School, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSelector
AddressWinton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ellen Johanna Murphy, Winton, Queensland
Enlistment date3 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name41st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/58/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on 16 August 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1868A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateKilled in Action 17 March 1917
Place of death or woundingFrance
Age at death23.9
Age at death from cemetery records23
Place of burialCite-Bonjean Military Cemetery (Plot V, Row A, Grave No. 15), Armentieres, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
137
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William and Emily MURPHY, Vindex Street, Winton, Queensland
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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