Soldier Record
Francis Murphy
Contributed by: Maureen Shields, on 2008-11-06
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Francis |
| Surname | Murphy |
| Year of Birth | 1891 |
| Year of Death | 1915 |
| Regiment | East Lancashire Regiment |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
Francis's Story
He was the eldest of 5 children, two sons, three daughters. He was killed on the 18th of December 1915, and his brother James Murphy died of wounds on the 19th December 1915. The are buried 7 km apart, at St Vaarst, and Merville communal cemetery in France. We have no memories of him, as my Father was born on the 26th January 1916, after he died.
No additional memories have been submitted