Difference between revisions of "Robert William Murphy"
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| placeofdeath = Rivervale, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Rivervale, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 30 years, 2 months | | enlistmentage = 30 years, 2 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'5" (1.65m) tall; medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, scars near right eye and left forearm |
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| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scars near right eye and left forearm |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Boilermakers assistant |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of EAngland |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Westfield, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Samuel Murphy | + | | nextofkin = Mr Samuel George Murphy |
| − | | regnumber = W62379 & WX38503 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6363904 W62379 & WX38503] |
| enlistmentdate = 16 Apr 1943 | | enlistmentdate = 16 Apr 1943 | ||
| rank = Craftsman | | rank = Craftsman | ||
| unit = [[Northern Territory Area Workshop]] | | unit = [[Northern Territory Area Workshop]] | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | On 27 Apr 1942 Robert enlisted in the CMF and was allocated to the Western Command Ordnance Workshops. On 27 Apr 1942 he was called up for full time service and was transferred to the Ordnance Depot. On 3 Sep 1942 Robert was transferred to the [[9th Advanced Ordnance Depot]]. From 23 Sep 1942 until 12 Oct 1942 he was detached to ''Special Duty''. On 1 Jan 1943 he was classified as a Driver Mechanic Trade Group 3, and form 1 Mar until 27 Mar 1943 he attended a Driver/Mechanics course. On 16 Apr 1943 Robert volunteered for overseas service and was transferred to the 2nd AIF. | ||
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| + | On 25 Apr 1943 he was charged with having been AWOL from midnight 24 Apr 1943 until 7:45am on 25 Apr 1943. Fined £1 and forfeited a day's pay. | ||
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| + | 2nd AIF 16 Apr 1943 - 8 Jan 1946 | ||
| + | 12 Aug 1943 - Freda Jamar Murphy | ||
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| + | Darwin 10 Dec 1944 - 20 Dec 1945 | ||
discharged 8 Jan 1946 | discharged 8 Jan 1946 | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 22:39, 20 February 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 12 Feb 1913 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 11 Sep 1989, aged 76 |
| Place of Death | Rivervale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 30 years, 2 months |
| Description | 5'5" (1.65m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair ; scars near right eye and left forearm |
| Occupation | Boilermakers assistant |
| Religion | Church of EAngland |
| Address | Westfield, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Samuel George Murphy |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62379 & WX38503 |
| Date of Enlistment | 16 Apr 1943 |
| Rank | Craftsman |
| Unit/Formation | Northern Territory Area Workshop |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
On 27 Apr 1942 Robert enlisted in the CMF and was allocated to the Western Command Ordnance Workshops. On 27 Apr 1942 he was called up for full time service and was transferred to the Ordnance Depot. On 3 Sep 1942 Robert was transferred to the 9th Advanced Ordnance Depot. From 23 Sep 1942 until 12 Oct 1942 he was detached to Special Duty. On 1 Jan 1943 he was classified as a Driver Mechanic Trade Group 3, and form 1 Mar until 27 Mar 1943 he attended a Driver/Mechanics course. On 16 Apr 1943 Robert volunteered for overseas service and was transferred to the 2nd AIF.
On 25 Apr 1943 he was charged with having been AWOL from midnight 24 Apr 1943 until 7:45am on 25 Apr 1943. Fined £1 and forfeited a day's pay.
2nd AIF 16 Apr 1943 - 8 Jan 1946
12 Aug 1943 - Freda Jamar Murphy
Darwin 10 Dec 1944 - 20 Dec 1945
discharged 8 Jan 1946
Post War
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