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Corporal

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

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

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