McMURRY Richard

39681, Lance Corporal, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 3 September 1918, p10376

Hebuterne, 31 March – 1 April 1918.  For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in pushing out alone along a sap held by the enemy and ascertaining the position of two enemy posts on the immediate front, enabling them to be taken.  Next day he showed great initiative and fearlessness in scouting fresh ground, bombing suspicious dug-outs and generally helping to locate the enemy

Bar to the Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 3 September 1918, p10261

La Signy Farm, 2 May 1918.  For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  While in charge of an advanced platoon post under hurricane enemy bombardment, he commanded his men with great courage and ability, repulsing a strong enemy raiding party, and personally killing the officer.  He set a magnificent example to his men

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal and bar

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Memorial Plaque

NOTES

Born 29 July 1888, Belfast, Ireland

Died of Wounds 20 August 1918, France

Buried in Baisgurllaume Communal Cemetery, France

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