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John MURRAY

Regimental number186
Place of birthNagambie Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman
Addressc/o David Murray, 15 Coolgardie Street, Subiaco, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinDavid Murray, 15 Coolgardie Street, Subiaco, Western Australia
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name3rd Field Company Engineers, Section 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/22/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on 2 November 1914
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: "Unspecified

Military Medal


Recommendation date: Unspecified

Medal of St.George 4th Class


Recommendation date: 22 August 1916

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 30 August 1916"

FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1917
Medals

Medal of St. George - 4th Class (Russia)

'At POZIERES between 17th and 21st August 1916. Did excellent work and showed great devotion to duty and although wounded in the legs and twice buried by shells he refused to leave, and worked on until his section was relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

Other detailsMedals: Medal of St George, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death28 July 1957
Place of burialLutwyche Cemetery

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