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We remember Charles William Murray
We remember Charles William Murray
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
enlistment
Liverpool New South Wales
Australia
Source:8687627
14th July 1915
employment
Stone mason
Australia
Source:8687627
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
1590
Australian Infantry
30th Battalion
Source:8687618
1916
death
Killed in Action
Corporal Murray had no known grave after the Battle of Fromelles, but, excavations during 2009 and subsequent DNA testing ascertained his identity. re-buried during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8687618
Source:8687640
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8687618
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles William |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Murray |
| Source | 8319091 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1590 | Australian Infantry | 30th Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Joseph MURRAY | father | ||
| Emily Murray | mother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-14 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Diggers SculptureThis work is located in the Australian Memorial Park, Fromelles, France, Nord. Corporal Charles William Murray is commemorated in this park.
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Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Diggers Sculpture | Anne1202 |
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