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We remember Lawrence Murphy
We remember Lawrence Murphy
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
James Murphy Coe
Source:6185443
1893
1896
sibling
Winifred Murphy
Source:6185443
1896
1898
1900
sibling
Ellen Murphy
Source:6185443
1900
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:6185433
1901
1901
location
4 Silver Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6185433
1901
1903
sibling
Agnes Murphy
Source:6185443
1903
1906
sibling
Thomas Murphy
Source:6185443
1906
1908
sibling
Margaret Murphy
Source:6185443
1908
1909
sibling
Richard Murphy
Source:6185443
1909
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:6185438
1911
1911
location
16 Almond Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6185438
1911
1915
sibling
George Murphy
Source:6185443
1915
1915
employment
General Labourer
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6185443
27th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6185431
27th October 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
235529
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:6185431
1917
1917
dates
Age 19
Source:6185426
2nd October 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6185431
2nd October 1917
service
British Army
Private
4474
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:3179456
service
British Army
Private
292123
Monmouthshire Regiment
Source:3179456
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7399855
Source:6185431
2nd October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7399855
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Almond Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 4 Silver Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4474 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 292123 | Monmouthshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 235529 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Murphy | mother | ||
| James Murphy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Murphy Coe | brother | 1893 | |
| Winifred Murphy | sister | 1896 | |
| Ellen Murphy | sister | 1900 | |
| Agnes Murphy | sister | 1903 | |
| Thomas Murphy | brother | 1906 | |
| Margaret Murphy | sister | 1908 | |
| Richard Murphy | brother | 1909 | |
| George Murphy | brother | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-27 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-03-18 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Debt of Honour Register | Dorothy468 |
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