Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Agricultural chemist |
Address | c/o Gatton College, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, John Murray, Canberra, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For coolness and courage in organising and leading his Section in the attack on Pozieres Ridge.' Killed in action. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details | See other entry for second period of service. |