Historical records matching Lt Col Harry William Murray, VC, CMG, DSO, DCM, Croix de Guerre
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About Lt Col Harry William Murray, VC, CMG, DSO, DCM, Croix de Guerre
Henry William "Harry" Murray, VC, CMG, DSO & Bar, DCM (1 December 1880 – 7 January 1966) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Decorated several times throughout his service in the First World War, Murray rose from the rank of private to lieutenant colonel in three and a half years. He is often described as the most highly decorated infantry soldier of the British Empire during the First World War.
Biographies:
- Wikipedia contributors, 'Harry Murray', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
- Merrilyn Lincoln, 'Murray, Henry William (Harry) (1880–1966)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University
- See Media for Harry's medals.
- Book written about Harry - "Mad Harry- Australia's Most Decorated Soldier"
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Lt Col Harry William Murray, VC, CMG, DSO, DCM, Croix de Guerre's Timeline
| 1880 |
December 1, 1880
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Evandale, nr Launceston, Tasmania
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| 1885 |
November 23, 1885
Age 4
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| 1966 |
January 7, 1966
Age 85
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Miles District Hospital, Australia
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