| Regimental number | 3072 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Master plumber |
| Address | 434 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Alex. Murdoch, 434 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Work at Albert and Mont St.Quentin between March and September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For conspicuous good service and devotion to duty on numerous occasions especially during operation in front of ALBERT and at MONT ST. QUENTIN between March and September 1918. C.Q.M.S. MURDOCH has carried out his duties, frequently under fire in most efficient manner and his organisation of transport for supply of R.E. stores during bridging works carried out by this Company during operations resulting in the capture of MONT ST. QUENTIN was of the greatest value. His loyal services for nearly three years have been a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service 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
