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We remember Shadwell John Murray
We remember Shadwell John Murray
Timeline
Timeline
1867
birth
Upton cum Chalvey, Slough, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8477394
Source:9442222
26th August 1867
1880
education
Haileybury College
Hertford
United Kingdom
Source:8477394
January 1880 - December 1882
1881
dates
Age 13
Source:9442231
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Haileybury School, Great Amwell, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9442231
3rd April 1881
1888
commission
Regular
Source:9442263
11th February 1888
1888
dates
Age 20
Source:9442263
11th February 1888
1888
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Connaught Rangers
Source:9442263
11th February 1888
1894
service
British Army
Captain
Connaught Rangers
Source:9442270
16th August 1894
1894
dates
Age 27
Source:9442223
September 1894
1894
marriage
Mary Shedden E Murray nee Lombe
Source:9442223
1894
1911
dates
Age 43
Source:9442233
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Major
Connaught Rangers
Source:9442233
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Gough Barracks, Ferozepore [now Firozpur], Punjab
India
military residence address
Source:9442233
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 46
Source:9442334
4th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Connaught Rangers
1st Battalion
Source:9442334
29th September 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9442334
29th September 1914
1918
dates
Age 51
Source:9442334
11th November 1918
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9442278
1st January 1919
1940
location
Woodcote, Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9442291
September 1940
1940
dates
Age 73
Source:9442291
11th September 1940
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Connaught Rangers
Source:9442270
1940
death
Not War Related
Shadwell John Murray died over 20 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 74.
Chichester Registration District, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9442291
Source:9442225
11th September 1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Shadwell John |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Murray, |
| Source | 9442278 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gough Barracks, Ferozepore [now Firozpur], Punjab | India | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Haileybury School, Great Amwell, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Woodcote, Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1940 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Connaught Rangers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Connaught Rangers | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Connaught Rangers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Connaught Rangers | Major | |||
| British Army | Connaught Rangers | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Jane Murray | mother | ||
| Edward Francis Murray | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Shedden E Murray nee Lombe | wife | 1894 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury College | Beverly42842 | |
| Tollis.com Family Genealogy Website for [Surnames] Tolliss, Tollis, etc | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 10 Feb 1888 Page 896 - Appointed Second Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 18 Sep 1894 Page 5363 - Promoted to Captain | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 01 Jan 1919 Page 55 - Awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 18 Feb 1941 Page 1018 - Solicitors Notice Re Execution of His Will | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Shadwell John Murray's Medal Card FRONT | Keith22624 | |
| Shadwell John Murray's Medal Card REAR | Keith22624 | |
| Connaught Rangers | Keith22624 |
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