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Person Details
30 May 1883
Turriff, Aberdeenshire
He was the son of William and Margaret Murray.
On his attestation papers, his trade is described as pharmacist
20 Jun 1916
33
432709 - CWGC Website
41635
Corporal
  • DCM DCM Distinguished Conduct Medal
Canadian Forces
He served with the 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery
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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