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We remember Eric Dennys Murray
We remember Eric Dennys Murray
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
location
19 St James Square, Westminster, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7616112
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3183455
23rd August 1914 - 16th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
19th Hussars
4th Division, "B" Squadron
Source:7616091
16th October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
16.10.1914 - 2/Lt Murray sent with patrol to gain touch with 4th D Gds who were reconnoitering Ploegsteert-LeBizet Road. 2/Lt Murray was shot by the enemy at Le Bizet.
Le Bizet, Nord
France
Source:7616091
16th October 1914
burial
Pont-de-Nieppe Communal Cemetery
Nord
France
Source:7616100
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Dennys |
| Initials | ED |
| Last Name | Murray |
| Source | 7616100 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 St James Square, Westminster, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19th Hussars | 4th Division, "B" Squadron | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Sheppherd Murray | father | ||
| Lady Lucy Mary Joanna | mother |
Media
Media
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Harrow memorials: Eric Dennys MurrayAs featured in "Harrow memorials of the great war"
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Eric Murray.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Harrow Memorials of the Great War (6 vols)More about Harrow Memorials of the Great War (6 vols)
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Men of My Grandfather's Regiment - The 19th HussarsMore about Men of My Grandfather's Regiment - The 19th Hussars
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW War Diaries - 'B' Squadron 19th Hussars | Anne23518 | |
| CWGC Casualty Details | Anne23518 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Eric Dennys Murray | Hannah21187 | |
| Harrow Memorials: E D Murray | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow memorials: Eric Dennys Murray | Hannah21187 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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