| Regimental number | 1938 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 224 Nelson Street, Annandale, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miriam Murtagh, Burfitt Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 59th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on the MORLANCOURT front, South West of ALBERT, by 15th Infantry Brigade on 4th July 1918 Corporal MURTAGH distinguished himself by his gallantry and devotion to duty. He was with the supporting Company, and went forward with his platoon to reinforce the captured line. His Platoon Commander was soon afterwards wounded. Corporal MURTAGH took charge, reorganised his men under heavy shell fire, and consolidated the position in his sector. His behaviour throughout was marked by coolness and courage, and the excellent example he set was an inspiration to others. His work previous to 4th July was also exceptional. Three days previously he had gone out with another man into No Man's Land and shot three of the enemy working on their wire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
