| Regimental number | 5726 |
| Place of birth | Claremont Western Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Address | Arnold Street, Newtown, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Murchison, 'Gowrie', Arnold Street, Newtown, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 40th Battery Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Mining Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (awarded) 'Great gallantry and devotion to duty whilst in charge of party of trench mortar personnel, enabling valuable services to be rendered.' (At Westhoek 18-19 September 1917.) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'These Mortars were required to demolish two enemy strong points which were a menace to our attack. The work was accomplished in spite of very heavy hostile barrage throughout the night. Thirty six rounds of 9.45 and 44 rounds of 6 inch Newton were fired by 8.20 a.m. and the strong points sucessfully engaged. These N.C.O.s showed a magnificent example and great determination throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
