Murphy, Peter
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Peter |
Surname | Murphy |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 12-12-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Peter and Helen Murphy, of Edinburgh. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | W4859 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Edinburgh Eastern Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. L. Grave 409. |
Epitaph | IN LOVING MEMORY OF PETER |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 77 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1823639 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | |
Squadron | 1662 HCU |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 12-12-1944 |
End Date | 12-12-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Blyton |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | At 2141 While practicing circuits and landings crashed near Blyton railway station. |