Kenneth Laurence MURPHY

MURPHY, Kenneth Laurence

Service Number: 15165
Enlisted: 13 May 1940
Last Rank: Aircraftman
Last Unit: No. 11 Squadron (RAAF)
Born: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 17 March 1921
Home Town: Rose Bay, Woollahra, New South Wales
Schooling: Sydney High School, Sydney Technical School, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Motor Mechanic and Fitter – Employed as a Junior Mechanic at Hasting Deerings Ltd, Riley Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Died: Flying Battle, New Guinea, 21 January 1942, aged 20 years
Cemetery: Lae War Cemetery
CWGC Grave Number ~ Plot D. Row D. Grave 1. Personal Inscription ~ "HONOURED BY ALL AND TOO DEARLY LOVED TO EVER BE FORGOTTEN"
Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour
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World War 2 Service

13 May 1940: Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 15165, RAAF Ground Training Schools
1 Jan 1942: Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 15165, No. 11 Squadron (RAAF), Battle of Rabaul, KIA in Catalina A24.9 shot down near Yambo east of Lae

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