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We remember James A Murray
We remember James A Murray
Timeline
Timeline
marriage
Emily Blanch Blyth
Source:8841886
service
Canadian Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8841886
service
Canadian Navy
Lieutenant-Commander
Royal Naval Reserve, Port Convoy
Source:8841890
service
Canadian Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Niobe
Source:8841898
1917
death
Killed in the Halifax Explosion in December 1917
Source:8841898
Source:8841941
6th December 1917
burial
Quebec
Canada
Source:8841886
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James A |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Murray |
| Source | 8841886 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Lieutenant Commander | |||
| Canadian Navy | Royal Naval Reserve, Port Convoy | Lieutenant-Commander | |||
| Canadian Navy | Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Niobe | Lieutenant |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Blanch Blyth | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Halifax Explosion, Dec 6, 1917 - Remembrance from a variety of resourcesMore about Halifax Explosion, Dec 6, 1917 - Remembrance from a variety of resources
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury 13 Dec 1917 | Ann39898 | |
| H | Janet2378 |
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