Lawrence Derek MURPHY (1)
- Extended Description
- Lieutenant Lawrence Derek MURPHY. Military Cross. Irish Guards.
Born 1897 in Dublin to Frederick James and Margaret Minna Innocent Murphy, nee Pearse. 1901 residing at 111 Newmarket Road, Eaton, Norfolk with his parents and siblings. His father was a Major with the 13th Hussars. Died 6 March 1951 in London
Wills and Admin, Ancestry -
He resided at 102 Gloucester Place, London. Died 6 March 1951 at Beaumont House, Beaumont Street, London. His effects went to Lily Patricia Murphy, spinster.
Citation to his Military Cross -
1st February 1919. M.C. to Lieutenant Lawrence Derek Murphy, 1st Battalion, Irish Guards: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 27th September 1918, during the attack on Flesquières. Very soon after the start he was the only officer left with his company, but grasping the situation he led the men on to their objective, where he reorganised at once under deadly shell fire, and established touch with the enemy on his right. He then collected stragglers and reorganised them, showing great coolness and disregard of danger.”
This memorial flag was on display at the World Fallen (Temporary) Memorial on the 11 November 2018 at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire
