Murphy, Alan Michael
Personal Information
Rank | W/C |
Forename(s) | Alan Michael |
Surname | Murphy |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | DSO*, DFC, Croix de Guerre avec Palme |
Date of Death | 02-12-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Isaac and Ethel Murphy. Husband of Jean Murphy, of Newbury, Berkshire. Croix De Guerre Avec Palme. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | de Havilland Mosquito VI |
Serial Number | PZ456 |
Markings | YP- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Netherlands |
Burial/Memorial Place | Oldebroek General Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 14. |
Epitaph | KNOWN AND LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM, AS "STICKY" WIFE JEAN AND DAUGHTER GAIL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 216 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 33346 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 100 |
Squadron | 23 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Sticky Murphy- Lover of Life' by James H. Coley (Fighting High Publications) |
Known as 'Sticky' Murphy, W/C Murphy is featured in a book entitled 'Confounding the Reich' by Martin W Bowman and Tom Cushing, published by PSL (1996) |
DSO Citation, London Gazette, 5 June 1942: "On five recent occasions, at night, this officer has carried out operations demanding the highest qualities of skill and organisation. Squadron Leader Murphy has personally organised his flight, and trained his pilots. He has displayed inspiring leadership". Bar to the DSO Citation, London Gazette, 23 January 1945: "Since being awarded the D.S.O. this officer has participated in a large number of sorties, involving attacks on a wide range of targets. In these operations, Wing Commander Murphy has most effectively attacked many enemy locomotives; he has also been responsible for the destruction of 2 enemy aircraft and very many mechanical vehicles during the period. His outstanding skill, gallant leadership and iron determination have been reflected in the fine fighting qualities of his squadron which has won much success". |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/288/22 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/288/21 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 02-12-1944 |
End Date | 03-12-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Little Snoring |
Day/Night Raid | Night (90% moon) |
Operation | Bomber Support |
Reason for Loss | Hit by flak and came down near Wezep, SW of Zwolle, Holland |