| Regimental number | 27549 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Murrell, Manapouri, Southland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 25th August 1918, during the operations near Bapaume, Lance Corporal Murrell showed great skill and daring as a leader of a daylight patrol, and assisted greatly in exploiting the success his Company had won. On the morning of 7th September, in front of Neuville, he did further good work in leading a patrol which assisted to capture an enemy
strong point and over twenty prisoners.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 16 |