Private John Forbes "Jack" Murray
08 Sep 1923 - 2002
Biography
John, known as Jack, was the son of Sergeant James F Murray, the Patrol Leader. His two older brothers Willie Murray and Andrew Murray served in the Scots Guards and Seaforth Highlanders respectively.
After he war he moved to England, working as an official in the County Court of Middlesborough, Stockton and Hartlepool. In 1988 he was awarded the British Empire Medal along with a letter of congratulation from The Queen.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berriedale Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | Unknown |
National ID
SXBX 9/3
Career
Jack Murray left the Patrol and joined the RAF. He returned regularly on leave from Nov 1942 to Apr 1945, so presumably was posted in Britain.
Address
Langwell Gardens, Berriedale, Caithness
References
TNA ref WO199/3388
John O'Groat's Journal 20 Mar 1942, 27 Nov 1942, 26 Feb 1943, 12 Nov 1943, 13 Oct 1944, 6 Apr 1945, 29 Jun 1945, 19 Nov 1988
Ancestry UK