"The Last Post has sounded, you have laid aside your gun. Called Home"
MUCKRIDGE, George Frederick
MUIR, George Washington
MULCAHY, James
MUNDAY, Walter Clarence
MUNRO, Finlay James
MURCHISON, Malcolm Gordon
MURPHY, FrankService no 894
Private 49th Battalion Born Lymington, Tasmania Son of Margaret MURPHY Killed in action 07 June 1917 www.awm.gov.au P06820.001 |
MURPHY, Richard James
Mentioned in despatches
Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For distinguished service on several occasions from 9th to 31st May, 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles), when attached to the machine gun section. During this period he exhibited exceptional courage, energy and skill, and inflicted severe losses on the enemy, he himself being twice wounded.'
Awarded Distinguished Service Order
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although twice wounded, he commanded his company with the greatest courage and initiative, beating off four enemy counter attacks. Later, when an enemy bullet started a man's equipment explosing, he tore the man's equipment off at great personal risk. He set a splendid example throughout.'
Awarded Victoria Cross
'For most conspicuous bravery when in command of the right flank company in attack. He led his company to the assault with great skill and courage, and the position was quickly captured. Fighting of a very severe nature followed, and three heavy counter attack was beaten back, these successes being due to Captain Murray's wonderful work. Throughout the night his company suffered heavy casualties through concentrated enemy shell fire, and on one occasion gave ground for a short way. This gallant officer rallied his command and saved the situation by sheer valour. He made his presence felt throughout the line, encouraging his men, heading bombing parties, leading bayonet charges, and carrying wounded to places of safety. His magnificent example inspired his men throughout.'
Awarded Bar to Distinguished Service Order
Awarded Croix de Guerre
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantly led his company over 1,200 yards of fire swept ground. Later, he went along the whole frontage, organizing the defence, encouraging the men of all units by his cheerfulness and bravery, and always moving to the points of danger. He is not only brave and daring, but a skilful soldier, possessing tactical instinct of the highest order.'
Awarded Commander of the Order of St. Michael & St. George
Discharged 09 March 1920
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Anzac Memorial
Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For distinguished service on several occasions from 9th to 31st May, 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles), when attached to the machine gun section. During this period he exhibited exceptional courage, energy and skill, and inflicted severe losses on the enemy, he himself being twice wounded.'
Awarded Distinguished Service Order
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although twice wounded, he commanded his company with the greatest courage and initiative, beating off four enemy counter attacks. Later, when an enemy bullet started a man's equipment explosing, he tore the man's equipment off at great personal risk. He set a splendid example throughout.'
Awarded Victoria Cross
'For most conspicuous bravery when in command of the right flank company in attack. He led his company to the assault with great skill and courage, and the position was quickly captured. Fighting of a very severe nature followed, and three heavy counter attack was beaten back, these successes being due to Captain Murray's wonderful work. Throughout the night his company suffered heavy casualties through concentrated enemy shell fire, and on one occasion gave ground for a short way. This gallant officer rallied his command and saved the situation by sheer valour. He made his presence felt throughout the line, encouraging his men, heading bombing parties, leading bayonet charges, and carrying wounded to places of safety. His magnificent example inspired his men throughout.'
Awarded Bar to Distinguished Service Order
Awarded Croix de Guerre
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantly led his company over 1,200 yards of fire swept ground. Later, he went along the whole frontage, organizing the defence, encouraging the men of all units by his cheerfulness and bravery, and always moving to the points of danger. He is not only brave and daring, but a skilful soldier, possessing tactical instinct of the highest order.'
Awarded Commander of the Order of St. Michael & St. George
Discharged 09 March 1920
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Anzac Memorial
MURRAY, William Henry
Service No: 3115
Private
40th Battalion
Born: Bendigo, Victoria
Mother: Helena MURRAY
Of Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park, Victoria
Occupation prior to embarkation: Grazier
Enlisted: 17 November 1916 at Claremont, Tasmania
Age: 36 years
Discharged in Adelaide prior to embarkation overseas 23 March 1917
Private
40th Battalion
Born: Bendigo, Victoria
Mother: Helena MURRAY
Of Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park, Victoria
Occupation prior to embarkation: Grazier
Enlisted: 17 November 1916 at Claremont, Tasmania
Age: 36 years
Discharged in Adelaide prior to embarkation overseas 23 March 1917