William Murphy
- Died:
- 23 September 1890
- Age:
- 45
- Rank:
- Police Fireman
- Force:
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade
- Cause:
- Fire
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died after being overcome by acid fumes alongside his colleague, PF James Grey, while fighting a fire in the cellar of a chemist shop.
Police Memorial Tribute
Another Police Fireman, William Bowey, died eighteen days later, on 11th October, as a result of the same incident.
