| Regimental number | 151 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33.8 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs E Murray, c/o S Monaghan, Berry Street, Nowra, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 1st Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Military Medal (Altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal (Immediate) (Altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of 25/26th September 1917 at POLYGON WOOD, as one of a party of 5 officers and 5 N.C.Os. he, in daylight, assisted in the fixing of 40 pegs out in No Man's Land required for the Brigade Jumping Off Line. This was done under sniper's fire. Going up and getting back, the party had to get through a very intense barrage. Only 6 of the party returned. At night he supervised the laying of tapes for the forming up of the Brigade. The success of the jumping off of the Brigade was due to a great extent to his bravery and determination to get the work done at all costs. He always sets a splendid example to his men. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty he deserves special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: Mentioned in Despatches Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Boonah', 21 July 1918; discharged (medically unfit: flat feet), Sydney, 19 April 1919. Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | St John's Churchyard, Campbell, ACT |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MURRAY Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
