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We remember George Fairbairn Murray
We remember George Fairbairn Murray
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1881
location
5 Tarbet Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6999070
22nd October 1881
1909
dates
Age 27
Source:6999551
15th October 1909
1909
marriage
Ann Ure
Source:6999551
15th October 1909
1909
location
85 Castle Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6999551
15th October 1909
1917
location
85 Castle Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6999098
28th July 1917
service
British Army
Private
25707
Scottish Rifles
Source:3184006
1917
death
Killed in Action
Died at Ypres fighting for the allies during World War 1. Private of the 2nd Battalion, The Cameronians - Scottish Rifles. Service number was 25707. However forces returns say he died in France.
Ypres
Belgium
Source:6999098
28th July 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Fairbairn |
| Initials | GF |
| Last Name | Murray |
| Source | 6999070 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Tarbet Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd October 1881 | |
| 85 Castle Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th October 1909 | |
| 85 Castle Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th July 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25707 | Scottish Rifles | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euphemia Murray | mother | ||
| George Murray | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Ure | wife | 15th October 1909 |
Media
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From General Records Office ScotlandBirth information copied from the GRO records.
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from Commonwealth War Graves commissionWar memorial tribute document also held showing he was buried at Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium - Panel 22.Contributed by:
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George Fairbairn MurrayPicture found in family photos passed down by George's daugher Ann (Nancy) Leask (nee Murray).
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sent from the front to his daughterDuring the first world war George sent back to his wife and children postcards of lace and embroidery containing a small message for the family.Contributed by:
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Marraige of George Fairbairn Murray and Ann UreMarraige record from the Scottish GROContributed by:
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Reverse side of postcardThis was sent to his daughter Ann (later known as Nancy) the week before his death.Contributed by:
Jim48349 -
Commonwealth war graves commissionCopy of George Fairbairn Murray`s memorialContributed by:
Jim48349
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| From General Records Office Scotland | Jim48349 | |
| from Commonwealth War Graves commission | Jim48349 | |
| George Fairbairn Murray | Jim48349 | |
| sent from the front to his daughter | Jim48349 | |
| from General Records Office Scotland | Jim48349 | |
| Marraige of George Fairbairn Murray and Ann Ure | Jim48349 | |
| George in his army uniform | Jim48349 | |
| Reverse side of postcard | Jim48349 | |
| Commonwealth war graves commission | Jim48349 |
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