Frank Murray



Jun 23, 1896

Born in Toronto, Ontario to Patrick and Elizabeth Murray

 

Aug 5, 1915

Attested into the 77th Battalion CEF in Smiths Falls, Ontario

Ø  Number 144427

Ø  Next of kin given as Elizabeth Murray, mother, 93 Mitchell Ave., Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Clerk

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Assigned to the battalion’s 1st Regimental Draft

 
His brother, Harry Murray, attested into the same battalion in Smiths Falls 2 weeks earlier

 

Oct 23, 1915

The battalion’s 1st Regimental Draft embarked the SS California in Quebec, City, Quebec along with his brother, Harry

 

 

Oct 31, 1915

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to Shorncliffe where the draft was absorbed into the 12th Reserve Battalion to continue training

 

Mar 15, 1916

Transferred to the 21st Battalion

 

Mar 16, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 1,288 reinforcements from England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st Battalion.  His brother Harry was transferred at the same time.

 

Mar 21, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Murray joined the 21st Battalion in Brigade Reserve in Ridgewood, Belgium

 

Jun 30, 1916

Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Pleurisy and Pneumonia.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 17, CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for further treatment

 

Jul 6, 1916

Transferred to the No. 13 General Hospital

 

Jul 8, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St. Denis

 

  

On arrival in England he was admitted to the No. 2 Northern General Hospital, Beckett’s Park, Leeds

 
Posted to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital

 

Sep 15, 1916

His brother Harry was killed in action during fighting at Courcelette

 

Nov 27, 1916

Reported to be seriously ill

 

Nov 28, 1916

Private Frank Murray died of Pleurisy and Pneumonia while in hospital at 1:45 am and was buried in the nearby Leeds Roman Catholic Cemetery, Yorkshire, England

 

  

Following the war the British War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to his father, Mr. Patrick Murray, 13 Bellwoods Ave., Toronto, Ontario

 
The Memorial Cross was sent to his mother, Mrs. E. Murray, at the same addres.

Frank Murray is also honoured on a panel at the Leeds Cemetery





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