| Regimental number | 1159 |
| Place of birth | Gulgong New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Tramway Department |
| Address | Herbert Street, Gulgong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Murn, Herbert Street, Gulgong, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Chuignes from 22-26 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At CHUIGNES, FRANCE, for period 22nd/26th August, 1918 for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During the enemy retirement he was constantly employed on reconnaissance patrol work, and was keen in his efforts to locate the enemy. His bravery, skill and devotion are beyond praise. The knowledge he gained by vigorous patrol work considerably helped his Company to obtain their objectives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front 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
