Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
John Murphy
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no:
- Rank: Greaser
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: H.M.H.S. Rohilla
- Unit/Ship:
- Place of Death:
- Age at Death: 42
- Date of Death: 30.10.1914
- Burial Country:
- Cemetery:
- Grave/Mem Ref no:
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 133 Princes St, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Wife
- Children:
1 Son
More about John Murphy
H.M.H.S. Rohilla was a passenger steamer of the British India Steam Navigation Company which was built for service between the UK and India, and as a troopship. After becoming a hospital ship in the First World War, Rohilla ran aground in October 1914 near Whitby with the loss of 83 lives.
There is no John Murray/Murphy listed on the crew list for the Hospital ship Rohilla at the time of her loss. Neither is there any John Murray/Murphy Listed on the C.W.G.C. website as serving and died on the Rohilla, although he is remembered on the Whitby, Rohilla Memorial.
John Murphy Rohilla
DUNDEE MAN DROWNED IN ROHILLA WRECK.
John Murphy (42), 133 Princess Street, Dundee, perished in the wreck of the hospital ship Rohilla. He was an experienced seaman, and joined the Rohilla three weeks ago. His death has come as a sad blow to his wife and son. The latter is a Territorial. Mr Murphy was engaged as a greaser.
Dundee Courier 3rd November 1914
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, Further information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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