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We remember James Sanford Murray
We remember James Sanford Murray
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1912
education
Student in Arts
Aberdeen University
Aberdeen
India
Source:9405940
1912 - 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3185948
1st May 1915
education
Gordon's College
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:9405940
enlistment
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:9405939
service
British Army
Pioneer
2171
Gordon Highlanders
4th Battalion
Source:9405940
service
British Army
Pioneer
512
Royal Engineers
51st Highland Division Signal Company
Source:7289923
1915
death
Died of wounds
Died from wounds received at Vieille-Chapelle, France.
France
Source:7289923
Source:9405940
27th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
Originally buried at Vieille-Chapelle Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France before being exhumed to his current location.
France
XVII. E. 13.
Source:7289923
sibling
John Peter Murray
Source:9405951
sibling
Grace Murray
Source:9405951
sibling
Robert Murray
Source:9405951
location
1114, Sixth Avenue South, Lakeland, Florida
United States
parents address
Source:7289923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Sanford |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Murray |
| Source | 7289923 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1114, Sixth Avenue South, Lakeland, Florida | United States | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2171 | Gordon Highlanders | 4th Battalion | Pioneer | |
| British Army | 512 | Royal Engineers | 51st Highland Division Signal Company | Pioneer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth K. Murray | mother | ||
| James Murray | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Peter Murray | brother | ||
| Grace Murray | sister | ||
| Robert Murray | brother |
Media
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 1Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where James Murray is honoured and buried.
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 2Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where James Murray is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 3Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where James Murray is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 4Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where James Murray is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 5Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where James Murray is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Murray.Contributed by:
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeRoyal Engineers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Murray.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Murray.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Murray.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Murray.Contributed by:
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James Sanford MurrayPhoto of James Sanford Murray taken from the Aberdeen University Roll of Service.
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Communities
Communities
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Aberdeen University Roll of ServiceMore about Aberdeen University Roll of Service
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France
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Gordon Highlanders - 4th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 4th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British armed forces and overseas births and baptisms Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 | |
| Aberdeen University Roll of Service. | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| James Sanford Murray | Vincent96527 |
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