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We remember James Younger Murray
We remember James Younger Murray
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Donald D C Murray
Source:9426329
1874
1876
1881
location
Fenar's Houses, Olrig, Caithness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9426329
1881
1882
sibling
Elizabeth Ann Murray
Source:9426332
1882
1885
sibling
Catherine C Murray
Source:9426332
1885
1891
location
Castletown Village, Olrig, Caithness
United Kingdom
Source:9426332
1891
1915
employment
Carpenter
South Africa
Source:8788080
12th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Source:8788080
12th August 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded at Delville Wood
Hospital/Institution
Source:8788080
July 1916
1918
discharge
Source:8788079
17th April 1918
service
South African Services
Private
7906
Kaffrarian Rifles
Source:8788080
service
South African Services
Private
898
1st Regt. South African Infantry
Source:8788081
1919
death
Died of accidental injuries
United Kingdom
Source:8788081
11th October 1919
burial
Caithness-shire
United Kingdom
A. 52.
Source:8788081
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Younger |
| Initials | JY |
| Last Name | Murray |
| Source | 8788077 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castletown Village, Olrig, Caithness | United Kingdom | known 1891 | ||
| Fenar's Houses, Olrig, Caithness | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 7906 | Kaffrarian Rifles | Private | ||
| South African Services | 898 | 1st Regt. South African Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Younger | mother | ||
| John J Murray | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald D C Murray | brother | 1874 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Murray | sister | 1882 | |
| Catherine C Murray | sister | 1885 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Insignia | DR117137 |
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