Henry St Aubyn Murray
Born 14 Jan 1886 - Died 12 Apr 1943
- Service number
- WWI 1658 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Last rank
- WW1 Lieutenant/Military AWMM
- WW2 Flying Officer/Military AWMM
- War
Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 14 Jan 1886 AWMM
- Date of birth
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- Place of birth
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- Birth notes
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- Address before enlistment
- WW1 Pre 09 Dec 1915 AWMM Brisbane, Queensland, Australia AWMM
- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- WW1 Nola Ismena Murray (wife), C/o H. Murray, Avonside, Christchurch, New Zealand AWMM
- WW2 Widow: Mrs. I. N. Murray, 57 Armagh Street, Christchurch AWMM
- Relationship status
- Married/WWII AWMM
- Pre 31 May 1916 AWMM Married/WWI AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- Campaign
- Europe (Air) AWMM
- Service number
- WWI 1658 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
- Military Cross (MC) AWMM
MC. London Gazette, Issue No. 30431, 17 December 1917, p. 13185 4th October 1917, For gallantry and distinguished service. original recommendation included: "This officer was in charge of a party of sappers and attached Infantry during operations with instructions to construct two strong points in rear of final objective. he successfully led his men to this position ...[Hindenburg Line]" AWMM - British War Medal (1914-1920) AWMM
- Victory Medal AWMM
- War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- Military Cross (MC) AWMM
Training and Enlistment
- Military training
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
- WW1 09 Dec 1915 AWMM
Age 30 AWMM
Architect/Civilian AWMM - Age on enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW1 31 May 1916 AWMM
HMAT A29 - 31-May-1916 AWMM Vessel was Suevic AWMM Second Lieutenant AWMM 11th Field Company Engineers, No. 3 Section AWMM Australian Imperial Force (AIF) AWMM - WW2 No. 6 Squadron AWMM Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM
2nd Embarkation AWMM
- WW1 31 May 1916 AWMM
Prisoner of war
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- Days interned
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- Liberation date
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- POW liberation details
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- Liberation Repatriation
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- POW serial number
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Medical history
- Medical notes
- Height, Unknown Period AWMM
6 foot 2 inches AWMM - Hospital Diseases , Wounds, WWI AWMM
Debility June 1917 AWMM - Hospital Diseases , Wounds, WWI AWMM
Wounded October 1917 AWMM - Accidental Death, Cause of Death AWMM
Of injuries after a motor vehicle accident AWMM
- Height, Unknown Period AWMM
Last known rank
- Last rank
- WW1 16 Jun 1922 AWMM
Posted to the Retired List, under the provisions of General Headquarters Instruction NO.56/21. AWMM
Lieutenant/Military AWMM - WW2 Flying Officer/Military AWMM
- WW1 16 Jun 1922 AWMM
- Last rank
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Biographical information
- Son of Henry and Eileen Gertrude Murray of Christchurch.
Husband of Ismene Nola Murray of Fendalton.
Attended Christ's College, Christchurch.
Promoted Lieutenant January 1917.
Represented New Zealand in Athletics (hurdles) at the Games of the IV Olympiad, London 1908.
Attended Christ's College, Christchurch (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845613)) AWMM
About death
- Death
- 12 Apr 1943 AWMM
Age 57 AWMM - Date of death
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- Age at death
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- Place of death
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- Cause of death
- Accidental Death AWMM
- Death notes
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- Cemetery
- Ruru Lawn Cemetery, off Ruru Road, Christchurch, New Zealand AWMM 45 7 AWMM
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Memorial
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Sources
- External links
- Military Personnel File
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R24268467
Further Reference - Australian War Memorial. Honours and Awards.
http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/honours_and_awards/person.asp?p=446574
Further Reference - Australian War Memorial. WW! Embarkation Roll
http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/nominal_rolls/first_world_war_embarkation/person.asp?p=142791
Further Reference - Anzac Day: We honour our Olympians (24 April 2015).
http://www.olympic.org.nz/news/anzac-day-we-honour-our-olympians/
Further Reference - Henry Murray
http://www.olympic.org.nz/athletes/henry-murray/
Further Reference - Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2919883
Sources Used - Wikidata Entity
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q15613681
Further Reference - RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ma - McW. Archives New Zealand (R17845613)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845613
Sources Used - Australian Military Forces. (1914-1920). NAA:B2455, MURRAY Henry St Aubyn.
https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/popular-searches/olympians
Further Reference - Olympedia. (2023). Henry Murray.
https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/64756
Further Reference - New Zealand Olympic Committee. (2015, April 24). ANZAC DAY: We honour our Olympians.
https://olympic.org.nz/news/anzac-day-we-honour-our-olympians
Further Reference - Williamson, Madeleine, (29 July 2024). From Service to Sports. Auckland War Memorial Museum - Tāmaki Paenga Hira.
https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/features/olympians
Further Reference
- Military Personnel File
- References
- Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
- Information kindly provided by family
- RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ma - McW. Archives New Zealand (R17845613) - Former archives reference: AIR118
- Please note that the 11 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions.
- Harper, G., Clements, C., & Johns., R. (2019). For King and Other Countries: The New Zealanders Who Fought in Other Services in the First World War. Auckland, New Zealand: Massey University Press.
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