'Mentioned in despatch from General Sir Douglas Haig, G.C.B., Commander in Chief of the British Armies in France, dated 13th November, 1916.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 January 1917

'He has shown great resource and initiative during the operations on the Somme since 15th September 1916. He has carried out the work of evacuating wounded under circumstances the most arduous and dangerous. His work has been a model of successful organisation. During the past two years this Officer has done most valuable work. His Unit was hastily organised last February in the Field from Infantry and Mounted Rifle details. In the course of a few months it became, under his able command, a most efficient Field Ambulance in the New Zealand Forces.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1917

'This Officer has during the period under review (25.2.18 to 16.9.18) rendered most valuable service. From 25.4.18 to 6.6.18 his Unit (No.2 New Zealand Field Ambulance) evacuated wounded from the area in advance of Sailiy au Bois. This Officer constantly visited the forward posts and tracks, and by his careful selection of these and the construction of an excellent shell proof Dressing Station at Sailiy au Bois undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his personnel and of the wounded in his charge, as both this Station and the tracks were frequently shelled. From 6.6.18 to 31.8.18 this Officer had charge of the Divisional Rest Station. By his careful organisation and constant supervision of this Station he had saved much sick wastage to the Division. Lieut Colonel Murray commanded the New Zealand Mounted Field Ambulance since its formation in February, 1916. His tireless energy and great powers of organisation have contributed very greatly to the efficiency of the Medical Service of the Division. During periods of absence of the A.D.M.S. on leave or when sick this Officer has carried out the duties of that appointment to the complete satisfaction of all concerned.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1919

'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the offensive of 4th October 1917 and the two days before and after this offensive this Officer was in charge of the Advanced Dressing Station at Wieltje (N.E. of Ypres) and of the evacuation of wounded from the advanced posts. He frequently, at great personal risk, went to the Aid Posts to assure himself that they were being cleared. He personally directed the loading of Ambulance cars, at the Advanced Dressing Station although the road upon which he stood was at times heavily shelled. His presence here and his total disregard of his personal safety was an inspiration to all who saw him. This Officer performed excellent work in a similar capacity during the Messines offensive. He was awarded the D.S.O. for his work during operations of this Division at the Somme.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917