Regimental number | 7603 |
Place of birth | Drummers Creek Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | School teacher |
Address | North Bundaberg, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, H.S. Murray, 'Studleigh Villa,' North Bundaberg, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. On the night 17th/18th April, 1918, on the BRAY CORBIE Road near SAILLY LE SEC, this soldier a Battalion Headquarters Scout during a minor operation against the enemy to secure identification, displayed great bravery in the face of danger. He held the enemy wire whilst the Officer in charge of the party cut it for the patrol to pass through. This was carried out within a few yards of the enemy outpost line. When the party was challenged by the enemy and fired on Private MURRAY rushed the post immediately and personally killed 2 of the enemy. This deed which was carried out in the face of enemy machine gun and rifle fire was the admiration of the whole party, and this soldier set a splendid example of coolness and bravery under fire. He then acted as guide for the patrol back through the gap in the wire to our lines, under heavy machine gun and rifle fire, and it was greatly due to his skill in using the ground that the party successfully returned without sustaining any casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |