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We remember Edward Murray Alias James Burns
We remember Edward Murray Alias James Burns
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Patrick Murray
Source:9330214
1871
1874
sibling
Annie Murray
Source:9330214
1874
1878
sibling
Bridget Murray
Source:9330214
1878
1882
sibling
Alice Murray
Source:9330214
1882
1885
sibling
Sarah Jane Murray
Source:9330214
1885
1887
sibling
Norah Murray
Source:9330214
1887
1890
sibling
John J. Murray
Source:9330214
1890
1891
1901
location
1368 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9330214
1901
1911
location
26 Tentre St, Burnley
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9330228
1911
1914
location
1 Charlotte Street, Burnley
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9330226
6th August 1914
1914
employment
Unemployed Carter
Source:9330226
7th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2232
East Lancashire Regiment
2/5th Battalion
Source:9330374
7th August 1914 - 28th November 1914
1914
discharge
Source:9330226
28th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
158656
Machine Gun Corps (Motors)
No 1 Battery
Source:619252
1915 - 1918
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:619252
5th September 1915
employment
Carter Cotton
Burnley
United Kingdom
Source:9330228
service
British Army
Private
K/16321
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Source:619252
1920
death
War Related Sickness
Neurological Hospital, Church Lane, Tooting
United Kingdom
Source:9329536
14th June 1920
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Screen Wall. A. 17824.
Source:9329551
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Murray |
| Initials | EM |
| Last Name | Alias James Burns |
| Source | 9329551 |
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Burns |
| Source | 9329551 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Charlotte Street, Burnley | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 6th August 1914 | |
| 1368 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 26 Tentre St, Burnley | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | K/16321 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | 2232 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 158656 | Machine Gun Corps (Motors) | No 1 Battery | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| Patrick Murray | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Murray | brother | 1871 | |
| Annie Murray | sister | 1874 | |
| Bridget Murray | sister | 1878 | |
| Alice Murray | sister | 1882 | |
| Sarah Jane Murray | sister | 1885 | |
| Norah Murray | sister | 1887 | |
| John J. Murray | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-07 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Edward Murray (as James Burns) for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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MGC cap badgeLast served in No 1 Battery, MGC (Motors) prior to hospitalisation and death (CWGC Records)
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeInitially served as 2322 Pte Edward Murray 5 ELR (Aug-Nov 1914). Discharged for "Misconduct" (Source: Service Record 2232)Contributed by:
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Lieutenant Colonel Austin Townsend PorrittCommanding Officer 2/5 ELR in 1914 and who signed the paperwork discharging Edward Murray from the TA for "Misconduct" in November 1914.Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)
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CWGC Burials in Burnley CemeteryMore about CWGC Burials in Burnley Cemetery
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Record - Edward Murray alias James Burns | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tooting Military Hospital | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| MGC cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Lieutenant Colonel Austin Townsend Porritt | Ian105013 |
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