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Michael Joseph MURRAY

Regimental number1947
Place of birthQueensland, Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMoree, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Height5' 7"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs M.M. Carr, Moree, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 3 months in the Australian Light Horse; discharged on failing the riding test.
Enlistment date22 June 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 February 1917
Discharge date23 October 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Ulysses', 13 February 1917; discharged (medically unfit: shell shock), Sydney, 23 October 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Death attributed to War Service.
Date of death7 July 1945
Place of burialHelensburgh Cemetery
SourcesNAA: B2455, MURRAY Michael Joseph

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