Andrew William MURRAY

Regimental number23/529
AddressKaiapoi
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Thomas Murray, Kaiapoi
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade (attached 3rd Light Trench Mortar Battery)
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For consistent good work and devotion to duty. On 12th June 1917, east of Ploegsteert Wood, when his Officer became a casualty, he assumed command and subsequently led his two mortars into action, handling them with skill and courage.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the operations around Bapaume from 21st August to 13th September 1918. Although exposed to very heavy shell fire he kept his guns in action thus very materially aiding the work of the Infantry. Sergeant Murray has taken part in all recent operations and has always succeeded in spite of heavy machine gun and shell fire in getting his guns and ammunition forward to protect our troops.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/1st NZRB

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