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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

William John Murphy

In memory of:

Able Seaman William John Murphy

November 15, 1942

Military Service


Service Number:

C/JX 208906

Age:

26

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Avenger

Additional Information


Son of Michael J. and Edith Murphy, of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 183 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
Kent, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

65, 1.

Location:

The Chatham Naval Memorial overlooks the town of Chatham and is approached by a steep path from the Town Hall Gardens.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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