WW1 MEDAL GROUP MAJOR G.A.MURRAY R.F.A. MILITARY CROSS IN SOUTH AFRICA

  A WW1 group of three Medals to Major G.A.Murray  the British and Victory Medals are both stamped the same and named to him, the Military cross, which was awarded to him for conspicuous gallatry in action, has no naming or dates. The major fell at Villiers-Bretonneux in defence of Amiens 4th April1918 in France age 24 yrs whilst in command of the 47 Bde. R.F.A. He was laid to rest in the Parish Churchyard of Aubigney near Corbie and re-intered Aubigney Military Cemetry, 29 Sept 1932 Murray was awarded the M.C. on the very first day Tanks were used in the battle of the Somme 1916, he was in action there continuosly from 9th August to 1st October 1916. He graduated from Cambridge University with a Science degree, he was only married for 5 weeks at the time he was killed to his his wife G.A.Murray. He was the beloved youngest son of Charles F.K. Murray and Grandson of Sir J.Molteno and son in law of P.A.Molteno All three medals are like new and have not been worn  and according to the records his only entitlements. Copy of the medal roll, London Gazette and pictures of his grave are included. Postage/collection by buyer