Other Names | MURRAY, Albert~ |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Mechanic |
Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jessie McGregor, Victoria Street, Grafton, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 49th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/66/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a raid on the enemy's trenches. When there was some delay in locating the enemy communication trench he dashed over the open, found the trench, and directed several parties to it under heavy machine gun fire. He led several bombing attacks down the trench, and was of the greatest assistance in reorganizing the parties. He set a splendid example of cool and courageous leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous daring in dealing with a troublesome hostile machine gun. Crawling over "No Man's Land" he entered the enemy's trench and worked up it for about 150 yards until he located the sentry mounted on the gun. He killed the sentry and captured the gun. After bombing a dug-out and killing an officer and four men, he made good his way back with two prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |