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We remember Lawrence Murray
We remember Lawrence Murray
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1908
children
James Murray
Source:6975452
14th October 1908
1911
children
Agnes Murray
Source:6975452
5th October 1911
1913
children
John Murray
Source:6975452
25th June 1913
1915
enlistment
Kirkintilloch
United Kingdom
Source:6975452
25th March 1915
1916
children
William Murray
Source:6975452
1916
employment
Miner
United Kingdom
Source:6975452
marriage
Helen Tennant
Source:6975413
service
British Army
Private
S/20640
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:3186104
1918
death
Killed in Action
He was returning from a patrol and was killed by friendly fire.
France
Source:7212380
Source:6975413
10th July 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7212380
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lawrence |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Murray |
| Source | 3186104 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/20640 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Murray | son | 14th October 1908 | |
| Agnes Murray | daughter | 5th October 1911 | |
| John Murray | son | 25th June 1913 | |
| William Murray | son | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celia O'hara Murray | mother | ||
| John Murray | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Tennant | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-25 | 5'4" |
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Houchin British Cemetery, France.This is where Lawrence is buried. On his tombstone is engraved "S/20640, 10th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders who died on 10 July 1918 Age 34. Husband of Helen Murray, of 31, Monteith St., Bridgeton, Glasgow."
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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 | Colin10664 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin10664 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin10664 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Houchin British Cemetery, France. | Colin10664 | |
| Lawrence Murray's grave in Houchin Cemetery. | Colin10664 |
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