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We remember George Anthony Murray
We remember George Anthony Murray
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1902
education
boarder in Overton
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9530125
May 1902 - April 1904
1902
location
Overton, Berkhamsted School, High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9530125
May 1902 - April 1904
1908
education
see school website
Bedales
Steep, Petersfield, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9530037
March 1908 - February 1912
1908
location
Bedales School, Steep, Petersfield, Hampshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9530037
March 1908 - February 1912
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9530088
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Parklands, Shere, Near Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9530088
2nd April 1911
1918
marriage
Elizabeth Margaret Molteno
Source:9530037
23rd February 1918
1918
dates
Age 24
Source:7309725
4th April 1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant Acting Major
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3183979
service
British Army
Major
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3183979
location
Kenilworth, Cape Town
South Africa
parents address
Source:7309725
1918
death
the Somme
France
Source:7309725
4th April 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7309725
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Anthony |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Murray, |
| Source | 7309725 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedales School, Steep, Petersfield, Hampshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | March 1908 - February 1912 | |
| Kenilworth, Cape Town | South Africa | parents address | ||
| Overton, Berkhamsted School, High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | May 1902 - April 1904 | |
| Parklands, Shere, Near Guildford, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant Acting Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Charles Frederick Kenman Murray | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Margaret Molteno | wife | 23rd February 1918 |
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Berkhamstedian In MemoriamCaptain George Anthony MURRAY, born 29 Sep 1893, died of wounds 5 April 1918 serving with the Royal Field Artillery. He attended the junior school at Berkhamsted between May 1902 and April 1904, boarding in Overton. His name is inscribed on the school war memorial.
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School War MemorialMore about Berkhamsted School War Memorial
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Berkhamsted School; Military CrossMore about Berkhamsted School; Military Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery War Commemoration Book, 1914-1918 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedales School In Memoriam | Peter6648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Berkhamstedian In Memoriam | Peter6648 |
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