Historical information

John MURPHY VX15580 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.2.1940 age 28 years 5 months. Posted to 2/7th Bn on 6.4.1940 and embarked for the Middle East on 15.4.1940, embarked for Greece 9.4.1941 and returned from there in June 1941. Embarked for Australia on 8.3.1942 and disembarked Ceylon 7.4.1942 and did not re embark until 12.7.1942 and arrived in Australia 4.8.1942. Transfers to 2nd Aust Tank W/Shops AEME on 3.10.1942 and then 2/4th Aust Base W/Shops, discharged from the Army on 3.10.1945.

In the Greece and Crete campaigns the 2/7th Bn was essentially destroyed and it was rebuilt from a small core in Palestine in Garrison duties and then in Ceylon before returning to Australia.

Physical description

.1)Medal set, brass plate mounted , group of (5) re .J. Murphy
1.1939 -45 star
2. Africa star
3. Defence medal
4. War medal 1939 -45
5. Australian service medal
.2) Ribbon , single "Africa Star" with pins uniform attachment

Inscriptions & markings

"VX15580 J Murphy"