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URQUHART, Murray

10/660, Captain, Wellington Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Military Cross

Gazetted 26 Sept 1917, p9981

Citation gazetted 9 Jan 1918, p662

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when commanding his company in an attack.  In spite of no barrage being available, and of the fact that the enemy's position was exceptionally strong and heavily weird,  he to admirably arranged his plans that he overcome the stubborn opposition which was offered, and captured the position, killing and capturing numbers of the enemy. After this was affected he held the position for twenty-four hours under a violent bombardment, displaying the same splendid coolness and courage throughout and greatly inspiring his men by his personal example under very trying conditions.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 4 Jan 1917, p261

Operations, British front, Armentieres, 7th May to 7th August and Somme, 15th September to 2nd October 1916.From the formation of this Brigade up to the present date,  Captain URQUHART has commanded his company under exceptionally trying circumstances with marked ability, coolness and determination.  During the recent operations in and about Flers, this officer has time after time proved himself to be a great leader of men.  He is deserving of special recognition.

Order of Danilo 5th Class

Gazetted 9 March 1917, p2449

KNOWN AWARDS

Military Cross

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches

Order of Danilo (5th Class) (Montenegro)

NOTES

Born 1883 New Zealand

Died 22 June 1963 New Plymouth, New Zealand

Buried Awanui Cemetery (Block 03, Plot 133)