Regimental number | 172 |
Place of birth | Singleton New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | Irvinebank, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Brother, Thomas Murdoch, Irvinebank, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Bugler |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during prolonged operations. He handled the battalion machine guns with great skill and determination, and did fine work throughout, beating off counter attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |