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We remember John David Murray
We remember John David Murray
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1909
children
John Edward Murray
Source:7646008
14th August 1909
1910
marriage
Alice Elizabeth Hawkes
Source:7646008
24th January 1910
1911
children
Constance Alice Murray
Source:7646008
18th March 1911
1911
location
53 Summerley St, Earlsfield, Wandsworth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7646505
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Gladys Dorothy Murray
Source:7646008
8th August 1913
1915
appointments
Fitter Proficient
Source:7646008
2nd March 1915 - 20th August 1917
1915
dates
Age 31
Source:7646008
2nd March 1915
1915
employment
Fitter
London
United Kingdom
Source:7646008
2nd March 1915
1915
enlistment
Hammersmith
United Kingdom
Source:7646008
2nd March 1915
1915
location
146 BlythRoad, West Kensington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7646008
2nd March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
69449
Royal Engineers
Source:7646518
9th March 1915 - 17th August 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7646518
9th August 1915 - 2nd May 1919
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
69449
Source:7646518
17th August 1915 - 2nd May 1919
1917
appointments
Fitter Skilled
Source:7646008
20th August 1917 - 2nd May 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded (on duty)
Hospital/Institution
Source:7646008
28th October 1917
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7646008
22nd February 1918
1919
location
49 Averill St., Fulham Palace Rd., London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7646008
28th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7646008
2nd May 1919
service
British Army
Sapper
69449
Royal Engineers
Source:5074133
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 BlythRoad, West Kensington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd March 1915 | |
| 49 Averill St., Fulham Palace Rd., London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th April 1919 | |
| 53 Summerley St, Earlsfield, Wandsworth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 69449 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 69449 | Sapper | |||
| British Army | 69449 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Edward Murray | son | 14th August 1909 | |
| Constance Alice Murray | daughter | 18th March 1911 | |
| Gladys Dorothy Murray | daughter | 8th August 1913 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Elizabeth Hawkes | wife | 24th January 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-02 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Avril161 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Avril161 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Avril161 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary of 138 Army Troops Coy, Royal Engineers | Avril161 |
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