Lieutenant Murphy received his Captaincy in Dec. 1914, and proceeded to the front with the 1st Canadian Contingent.

He served throughout the severe fighting of 1915 and 1916 when he was severely wounded, and after recuperating in England returned to Canada on furlough for Christmas 1916.

Returning to the front at the expiration of his leave he took part in the great attack at Vimy Ridge, being again wounded but remained on duty.

During severe fighting near Lens, Aug. 16, 1917, he fell in action.

He had been granted his Majority in the previous April and also was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations culminating in the capture of Arleux village, Apr. 20. 1917.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	MC
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (24-08-1917), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Chatham Daily Planet (04-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (10-12-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919)

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	blue
Age	32
Complexion	fair
Hair	brown
Race	white
Birthplace	Montreal Quebec
Religion	Catholic
Last Place of Employment	Insurance and Real Estate, Winnipeg Man
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Aug. 1914
Where Enlisted	Winnipeg Man
Next of Kin	Mother: Mrs. Catherine B. Murphy, Chatham

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