Adrian Hayward-Wills writes:
I was fortunate enough to have known Andy Murphy. We were A/SGTs together in Alamein Platoon, “A” Company during the 1981/82 era. A fine Junior Sergeant who was respected by those who came across him, including the Permanent Staff, at the Apprentice College. Indeed, it was this quality that earned him the right to be the Drum Major of the RAOC Apprentice College Corps of Drums. Always keen and smiling; even in the Platoon photo you can see Andy with a smile across his face!Andy or “Murf” as he was often known, demonstrated the qualities of a fine junior soldier; a respected, dedicated professional who brought enthusiasm and humour to a platoon of young soldiers embarking on their new career. Upon first meeting and during the early months of infantry training, it struck me straight away that this enthusiastic, professional individual was a junior soldier to watch and learn from. Energetic, deeply professional, warm and encouraging, he could get the best from anyone by inspiration, by his unfailing humour and by his example and his sheer determination. To close, I will say again, that I was fortunate and proud enough to have known Andy Murphy, he will be much missed by his family, with those with whom he served and his friends.
Any details, memories or photographs that you may have would be most welcome.