| Regimental number | 6341 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Veterinary surgeon |
| Address | Gladesville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, C Murrell, Victoria Road, Gladesville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On morning 14th May, 1918 during German attack on our lines near MORLANCOURT, south of Albert was a stretcher bearer. Regardless of danger, he carried wounded to safety under heavy barrage and Machine Gun fire. This man volunteered to go to a post of Germans who had dug themselves in, in an isolated position, with an enemy prisoner who was wounded and said he could persuade his comrades to surrender. When Private MURRELL and his prisoner got near the trench they tried to capture him, but crying out to one Lewis Gunner who was handy, he bolted under covering fire of Lewis Gun. MURRELL's work and energy throughout the whole proceedings was a fine exhibition of bravery and resolution, regardless of self.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal, Military Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
