Oct 27, 1892

Born in Eardley, Quebec to Francis and Ellen (nee Sally) Murphy

Apr 1, 1918

Conscripted into the 2^nd Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA in Ottawa

Ø  Number 3320747

Ø  Next of kin given as Miss Lillie Murphy, sister, RR #1 Beech Grove, Quebec

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to the 8^th Regimental Draft

Apr 2, 1918

Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 held at Ottawa, Ontario

May 15, 1918

The 8^th Regimental Draft embarked the SS City of Marseilles in Montreal, Quebec

Jun 5, 1918

Disembarked in England and proceeded to Seaford where the draft was absorbed into the 6^th Reserve Battalion to continue training

Sep 26, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Sep 27, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Sep 28, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Oct 3, 1918

While still at the reinforcement camp, and before he could join the 21^st Battalion at the front, he was transferred to the 44^th Battalion

Oct 6, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Murphy joined the 44^th Battalion west of Douai, France

Oct 14, 1918

Attache to the 10^th CIB (Canadian Infantry Brigade) to be employed as a Runner

Nov 6, 1918

Rejoined the 44^th Battalion in billets in Valenciennes, France

Apr 27, 1919

Embarked in Havre, France and disembarked in Southampton, England and proceeded to Bramshott where he was posted to “E” Wing pending return to Canada

May 28, 1919

Embarked the Empress of Britain in Liverpool

Jun 4, 1919

Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec and proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3 Sub Depot

Jun 6, 1919

Granted leave until June 23, 1919

Jun 23, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 229098

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge RR #1 Beech Grove, Quebec

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him c/o Lily Murphy, 129 Cooper St., Ottawa, Ontario

Oct 13, 1920

Entered the USA at Buffalo, New York and issued a residency card to live in Buffalo.  He gave his occupation as Iron Worker

In 1942 he filled in his WWII draft card for the US military.  At the time he stated he was unemployed

He married Ethel Johnson while living in the USA

Feb 4, 1951

Cecil Lawless Murphy died in Buffalo, New York, USA and was buried in the St. Lukes Church Cemetery in Upper Eardley, Quebec