| Surname: | Murphy |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | .422 |
| Notes: | MFP. 3/1/95 enlisted in the Welsh Regiment, born Mullingar, West Meath, Ireland, occupation Clerk. Served South Africa 2.11 years, Egypt 1 year. 31/3/04 discharged time served at Gosport, age 42 years, served 19.3 years, conduct very good, address: Soldiers House, Woolwich. 17/2/1910 died Bermondsey Infirmary. 3/1/1885 enlisted Welsh Regiment No. 957, age 23 years, occupation Clerk, born Mullingar, West Meath, Ireland. 29/9/1891 transferred to MFP, 17/1/1902 Cpl., 31/3/1904 discharged at Gosport. Served Home 3/1/1885 to 23/11/1899, South Africa 24/11/1899 to 13/11/1902, Home 14/11/1902 to 16/2/1903, Egypt 17/2/1903 to 2/3/1904, Home 3/3/1904 to 31/3/1907 to discharge served 19 years, 890 days. Conduct up till 26/12/1903 when he was admitted to hospital suffering from alcoholism his character was excellent. Walter Murphy. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 200 July 5, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/355 Page: 305 Dec. 23, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. |