MURPHY, Laurence Kevin
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Known as:
Paddy
Rank:
Lance Sergeant
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Service:
Army
Service Number:
5338001
Honours & Awards:
Lance Sergeant Laurence Murphy, 1 Troop, was wounded in Italy on 19 April 1945. Two months earlier in February 1945 it was announced that he had received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Field. Served in No.2 Commando from its early days.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
London Gazette 36950, page 1041.
Images in the No.2 Commando Gallery ranging between 1941 and 1945.
[Image] Renee Bradley, daughter of LCpl Fred Hausman DCM, No.2 Cdo.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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