Oscar Douglas MURPHINE

MURPHINE, Oscar Douglas

Service Number: 32845
Enlisted: 5 August 1940, Sydney, NSW
Last Rank: Corporal
Last Unit: No. 30 Squadron (RAAF)
Born: Ourimbah, NSW, 25 March 1918
Home Town: Manly, Manly Vale, New South Wales
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
Died: Accidental, New Guinea, 11 June 1944, aged 26 years
Cemetery: Lae War Cemetery
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Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Manly War Memorial NSW
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World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939: Involvement Corporal, 32845
5 Aug 1940: Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Corporal, 32845, No. 30 Squadron (RAAF), Sydney, NSW

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Travis Evans Murphine and Agnes Murphine, of Manly, New South Wales.

LIVING IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WE LOVE IS NOT TO DIE

MURPHINE.—In proud and loving remembrance of Cpl. O. D. Murphine (Doug). R.A.A.F.. killed Tadji, N.G., June 11, 1944.
Mother, father, Bob, Helen, Maureen, and family.


MURPHINE.—In loving memory of my brother Doug., who lost his life in an aircraft accident. 30 Squadron, R.A.A.F., New Guinea. June 11, 1944. Always remembered by Bob and sister-in-law, Maureen

MURPHINE.—Proud thoughts for you today and loving memories of 32845, L.A.C. Doug. Murphlne, lost his life taking off on operational flight in the Pacific, June 11, 1944. Always remembered and missed by his pal, Harry Fugill, Mrs. E. L. Fugill, and Berne.

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