Alec Charles Murphy
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 30 May 1919 |
| Place of Birth | Westfield, Western Australia |
| Death | 25 Jul 2009 |
| Place of Death | Frankston, Victoria |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years old |
| Description | 5'6½" (1.69m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; fair hair ; scar over right knee |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Westfield, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Samuel |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 23286 |
| Date of Enlistment | 9 Jun 1939 |
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Unit/Formation | HMAS Perth |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 28 Oct 1939 ‒ 27 Nov 1940 |
| Transport Details | HMAS Canberra |
| 2nd Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 28 Nov 1940 ‒ 1 Mar 1942 |
| Transport Details | HMAS Perth |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
Cerberus 9 Jun 1939 until 27 Oct 1939 as an Ordinary Seaman. Canberra 28 Oct 1939 until 27 Nov 1940 - next day to Perth Captured 1 Mar 1942 as a result of the HMAS Perth being sunk in the Sunda Strait when in company with HMAS Houston. Transferred from Thai camp to Fukuoka POW Camp, Japan on 15 Jan 1945. Name on Fukuoka List, as of 15 August 1945. Freed at Fukuoka Arrived back in Australia on 9 Oct 1945. discharged 4 Aug 1947
Post War
Alec married Betty Mildred Morris during 1946.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at 30 Dell road, Frankston, RAN;
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