Canadian Virtual War Memorial

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Army

The Royal Canadian Regiment

Military Medal - Infantry (Royal Hamilton Light Infantry) - awarded as per Canada Gazette dated 22 September 1945. "Sergeant Murphy commanded a section of the Carrier Platoon of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry through the bitter fighting west of the Rhine and in the fluid operations which have ensued since. Courage, resourcefulness and reliability have always marked his work. An instance occurred on 9 April 1945 during the attack on Haarle. The Carrier Platoon, leading the attack, came under intense flak, machine gun and bazooka fire. The Platoon Officer was wounded and his carrier knocked out. Sergeant Murphy, undeterred by the fact that he had been hit on the arm by a bazooka bomb which failed to explode, immediately assumed command and deployed his carriers so effectively that the enemy posts were silenced and infantry and tanks were enabled to get forward to their objectives. By his initiative and devotion to duty Sergeant Murphy has set an inspiring example to the entire Platoon and his enthusiastic determination and drive have contributed immeasurably to the successes the Platoon has attained." 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, War Medal 1939-45.

August 25, 1922
Montreal, Quebec

August 12, 1950
Montreal, Quebec