William Russell Murray
William Russell Murray, known as Russell, joined the Argyll and Southerland Highlanders, 8 Battalion in 1915 aged 22, enlisted for the duration of War and was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal in July 1915, Corporal in August 1915 and Sergeant in February 1916. He was wounded and returned home to Eaton Hall Convalescence home, Cheshire, where he met his wife a serving VAD. He returned to the front and was discharged in May 1919. In July 1916 he was made orderly room clerk. His discharge papers show him to be an able clerk dealing with work of an admittedly difficult nature. His medical category is Bii, which means he was fit for service abroad but only in a support role. This is presumably the reason for his transfer to clerical work.
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Cert of discharge
Demob cert.
Casualty form
Falkirk appreciation certificate
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Fiona Robinson
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Europeana 1914-1918
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