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James Hector Ross Murphy

In memory of:

Major James Hector Ross Murphy

August 16, 1917

Military Service

Age:

37

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

Division:

16th Bn.

Honours and Awards:

Military Cross

Additional Information

Son of Mrs. Catherine Baker Murphy, of 310, Wellington St. West, Chatham, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 299 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

MAZINGARBE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

II. E. 7.

Location:

Mazingarbe is a small town located in the Pas-de-Calais between the larger towns of Lens and Bethune. The War Graves are to be found in two parts of the Communal Cemetery and, as with all town cemeteries, opening hours must be observed. The Communal Cemetery is located on the south-west side of the town. MAZINGARBE COMMUNAL CEMETERY AND EXTENSION can be reached from two major roads - the D937, Arras to Bethune road, and the N43, Lens to Bethune road. The Communal Cemetery is situated adjacent to the Sains-en-Gohelle road from Mazingarbe on the D75. Access to the Cemetery and parking is best obtained by taking a small side street off the D75, but it should be noted that a one-way system is permanently in operation in Mazingarbe town. There are signposts visible in the centre of Mazingarbe town and on the D75 road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram August 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram August 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram August 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram August 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Grave marker– 480 Major J H Ross Murphy MC was the son of Mrs. Catherine Baker Murphy, of 310, Wellington St. West, Chatham, Ontario. He served with the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment), 16th Bn. He died on 16 Aug 1917. He was buried in the Mazingarbe Communal Cemetery Extension in Pas de Calais, France

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    Grave marker – 480 Major J H Ross Murphy MC was the son of Mrs. Catherine Baker Murphy, of 310, Wellington St. West, Chatham, Ontario. He served with the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment), 16th Bn. He died on 16 Aug 1917. He was buried in the Mazingarbe Communal Cemetery Extension in Pas de Calais, France
  • Badge– 480 Major JH Ross Murphy MC was the son of Mrs. Catherine Baker Murphy, of 310, Wellington St. West, Chatham, Ontario. He served with the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment), 16th Bn. He died on 16 Aug 1917. He was buried in the Mazingarbe Communal Cemetery Extension in Pas de Calais, France

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    Badge – 480 Major JH Ross Murphy MC was the son of Mrs. Catherine Baker Murphy, of 310, Wellington St. West, Chatham, Ontario. He served with the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment), 16th Bn. He died on 16 Aug 1917. He was buried in the Mazingarbe Communal Cemetery Extension in Pas de Calais, France

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