Air Mechanic 2nd Class James Patrick Murphy
| Date of Birth | c. 1894 |
|---|---|
| Age at Death | 22 |
| Date of Death | 24 November 1916 |
| Service Number | 18390 |
| Military Service | Royal Flying Corps |
| Merton Address | |
| Local Memorial | Morden Cemetery |
Additional Information
James Patrick was born in the last quarter of 1894; he was the third child of Patrick and Jane Murphy. The Census reveals that his father who was born in 1858 was born in Lanarkshire and his mother Jane was born in Rainham in Kent; the couple had been married for a total of 22 Years.
By 1911, James, who was a plasterer by occupation and Jane had a total of 4 children were living in 5 rooms at 55 Sabine Road in Battersea. Their son 16 years old James Patrick was employed as a boy messenger for the GPO.
James Patrick Service record is not available through Ancestry; James Patrick served as an air mechanic 2nd class of number 4 Kite Balloon Section, Royal Flying Corps.
James Patrick died at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington on the 24th November 1916, Cause of death is unknown. He was buried at Morden Cemetery.