Murphy, Thomas –

Son of Patrick Murphy, of 177, Bridgewater Street, Farnworth, Lancashire, and formerly of 130, Piggott Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Reported missing since 18/08/1916 and subsequently presumed killed. Memorial in Farnworth Cemetery.

Personal details

  • Surname: Murphy
  • Forename: Thomas
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 19
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 18th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 19947
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: XX. A. 7.

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 15/09/1916 06/10/1916 05/01/1917 14/09/1917 28/12/1917 18/01/1918 30/08/1918

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