About David Murphy
Lived 1917 – 1944 (aged 27). David Murphy was an association football player and military personnel.
Personal life Murphy served as a gunner in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War and was killed on 19 September 1944 during the advance from Ancona to Rimini in the Italian campaign. He is buried at the Gradara War Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Murphy?
English footballer
When was David Murphy born?
David Murphy was born on 19 July 1917 in South Bank.
When did David Murphy die?
David Murphy died on 19 September 1944.
What was David Murphy's occupation?
David Murphy was an association football player and military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Murphy (footballer, born 1917)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Murphy. https://biography.guide/david-murphy-association-football-player/
MLA: "David Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-murphy-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "David Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-murphy-association-football-player/.
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