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Rflm. William Murphey
British Army 5th/6th Btn. Royal Scots
from:England
(d.7th Feb 1917)
William Murphy served with the Royal Scots 5th 6th Battalion. He was executed for desertion on 7th February 1917 and is buried in Bertrancourt Military Cemetery in Bertrancourt, France.
The Kitchener volunteer had joined 5/6 Royal Scots while they were in rest at Pernois 6 miles SW of Doullens. Seven days later during a march towards the front, he deserted.