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We remember John Murray
We remember John Murray
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1887
sibling
Kate Murray
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1887
1898
children
John Murray
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8th July 1898
1900
marriage
Mary Sheerin
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7th March 1900
1900
children
James Murray
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16th August 1900
1914
enlistment
Dunblane Scotland
United Kingdom
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20th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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11th September 1914
1917
hospitalisation
Salonica Force
Hospital/Institution
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18th July 1917
1917
employment
Coal Board
Heavy Industry
Coal Miner
Achengeich Chryston Glasgow
United Kingdom
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August 1917 - 20th December 1918
1918
discharge
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21st December 1918
1919
discharge
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23rd December 1919
employment
Miner
Coal Board
Auchengeich Colliery, Chryston, Glasgow
United Kingdom
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employment
Brickwork Labourer
Gartcosh Brickworks
Garnkirk Glasgow
United Kingdom
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employment
Brickwork labourer
Gartcosh brickworks
Garnkirk Glasgow
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
3/3018
Royal Highlanders
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service
British Army
Private
3/8352
Seaforth Highlanders
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service
British Army
Private
76285
Highland Light Infantry
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location
41 Heathfield Gartcosh Garnkirk Glasgow Lanarkshire.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
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location
Block 6, No7 Amunitions Cottages Mossend Motherwell
United Kingdom
military residence address
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1962
death
Not War Related
My grandfather died of natural causes in Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Glasgow
United Kingdom
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17th February 1962
burial
Motherwell
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Heathfield Gartcosh Garnkirk Glasgow Lanarkshire. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | ||
| Block 6, No7 Amunitions Cottages Mossend Motherwell | United Kingdom | military residence address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/3018 | Royal Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 3/8352 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 76285 | Highland Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Murray | son | 8th July 1898 | |
| James Murray | son | 16th August 1900 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Murray | father | ||
| Mary Sheerin | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Murray | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sheerin | wife | 7th March 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-20 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
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My grandfather in later lifeThis photo was taken when he visited his family in Ireland
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Taken from official records @ The National ArchiveThe photo of this record was taken by 1914/18 researchContributed by:
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taken from official files @ The National ArchivesPhoto of his Silver War Badge EntitlementContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
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| My grandfather in later life | John22169 | |
| Taken from official records @ The National Archive | John22169 | |
| taken from official files @ The National Archives | John22169 | |
| British War @ Victory Medals | John22169 | |
| Medal Record | John22169 | |
| Silver War Badge | John22169 | |
| Service Record | John22169 | |
| Service Record | John22169 | |
| Service Record 2 | John22169 | |
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| Service Record 3 | John22169 | |
| Birth Certificate | John22169 | |
| Service Record | John22169 | |
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| Maleria | John22169 | |
| Letter | John22169 |
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