David Murray
Service Number
41635
Military Unit
Mounted Rifles Canadian Forces
Date of birth
30 May 1883
Date of Death
20 Jun 1916 (33 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Employment, Education or Hobbies
On his attestation papers, his trade is described as pharmacist
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
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Family History
He was the son of William and Margaret Murray.
Military History
He served with the 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery
Extra Information
Boots 'Comrades in Khaki', March 1916, 'By the Way': 'Members of Boots will learn with special interest that Corpl. David Murray of the Canadians has achieved the distinction of the DCM, for Corporal Murray is an old Boots boy. He was serving with the 2nd Artillery Brigade of the 1st Canadians contingent when he won this honour.' (Nottinghamshire Archives, ref. RB.38) CWGC and other records do not appear to confirm the DCM award
Photographs
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