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We remember William Joseph Murdy
We remember William Joseph Murdy
Timeline
Timeline
1862
1881
enlistment
Newcastle on Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:7652570
23rd July 1881
1881
service
British Army
Lothian Regiment
Source:7652570
23rd July 1881 - 10th December 1893
1882
appointments
Egyptian Campaign
Source:7652504
1882
1882
awards
Egyptian Bronze Star
Other War Service Award
Source:7652570
1882
1883
marriage
Elizabeth Ellen Smith
Source:7652570
1st September 1883
1885
appointments
Suakim
Source:7652504
1885
1885
children
Elizabeth M Murdy
Source:7652528
1885
1886
children
Beatrice M Murdy
Source:7652528
1886
1886
service
British Army
Sergeant
Lothian Regiment
Source:7652570
1886 - 1888
1890
children
Maggie Murdy
Source:7652528
1890
1891
children
George Thomas Murdy
Source:7652560
1891
1894
children
William Alfred Murdy
Source:7652560
1894
1899
children
Dorothy Murdy
Source:7652560
1899
1900
service
British Army
Sergeant
Army Service Corps
Source:7652570
3rd March 1900
1911
location
105 Church Road, Landport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7652560
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7652481
22nd July 1915
1917
location
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7652496
1917
1917
dates
Age 55
Source:7652504
25th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
T2/SR/01339
Army Service Corps
Source:7652504
23rd July 1917
1917
location
58, Glidden St., Fratton, Portsmouth.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7652504
23rd July 1917
marriage
Elizabeth E
Source:7652528
1917
death
War Related Sickness
cerebral hemorrhage
Source:7652481
Source:7652504
25th March 1917
burial
MEAULTE
France
V. C. 38
Source:7652504
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Joseph |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Murdy |
| Source | 7652489 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Church Road, Landport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 58, Glidden St., Fratton, Portsmouth. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd July 1917 | |
| Portsmouth | United Kingdom | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Lothian Regiment | ||||
| British Army | Lothian Regiment | Sergeant | |||
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Sergeant | |||
| British Army | T2/SR/01339 | Army Service Corps | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Egyptian Bronze Star | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth M Murdy | daughter | 1885 | |
| Beatrice M Murdy | daughter | 1886 | |
| Maggie Murdy | daughter | 1890 | |
| George Thomas Murdy | son | 1891 | |
| William Alfred Murdy | son | 1894 | |
| Dorothy Murdy | daughter | 1899 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Murdy | mother | ||
| George Murdy | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth E | wife | ||
| Elizabeth Ellen Smith | wife | 1st September 1883 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 5'5" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers who died in the Great War | Rob23648 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Town Cemetery MEAULTE | Rob23648 | |
| William's resting place | Darren56573 |
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