| Regimental number | 4269 |
| Place of birth | Brighton Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Canterbury Street, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Murray, Canterbury Street, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) 'Conspicuous gallantry ans resource, resulting in valuable services being rendered.' (East of Ypres 4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal (Altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) 'Work at Herleville Wood on 23 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES on 4th October, 1917, Pte. MURRAY did brilliant work in outflanking and rushing an enemy Machine Gun which was doing a lot of damage to our troops on the right flank. He bayonetted two of the Machine Gunners and captured the gun and two remaining men. His action was the means of saving many casualties and greatly facilitated the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
