Private John Murphy

Service Number: 15902

11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment

Killed in Action 1st July, 1916, aged 24

Son of Edward & Anne Murphy, 102 Anne Street, Burnley

From the Burnley Express dated 26th August 1916: YOUNG CATHOLIC MISSING

Mr. and Mrs. Murphy of 102 Anne Street, Burnley are greatly concerned as to what has happened to their only son, Private John Murphy 15902, of the Burnley Pals, who is officially reported as missing since July 1st or 2nd. He was well known in the town. He worked as a weaver at Messrs. Thistlethwaites, and for a good many years he also acted as a newsboy.  He was connected with St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, and with the Burnley Lads' Club.  As a footballer who played for the club, Captain F. A. Heys has written:  "I am sorry to inform you that your son is missing.  He went over with the attacking line on the 1st July, and since then we have heard nothing of him.... He was a brave hearted boy, and always did his duty well and faithfully".  Private Murphy has six sisters.

Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France: Pier & Face 6 C

Commemorated on the Burnley Lad's Club Memorial