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John Cade MURRAY

ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAgricultural chemist
Addressc/o Gatton College, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, John Murray, Canberra, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 December 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name25th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 3 January 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll47th 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: 17 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1918
Miscellaneous detailsSee other entry for second period of service.

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