| Regimental number | 25137 |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Murfitt, 192 Wilson's Road, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Poelcapelle British Cemetery (Plot LIV, Row D, Grave No 4), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John William and Cecilia Murfitt, 384 Wilson's Road, Linwood, Christchurch |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 16 |