Kitty VAD Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hello, according to the Battalion movements, they arrived converted to a Pioneer Battalion sometime in 1918. He is commemorated at Ploegstraat but I don't know how he died. This is a whole section of the family that I didn't even know existed! He had a brother I believe who survived the war serving with the Coldstream Guards. Can anyone shed any light? I have requested a copy of pages from the diary, but had nothing back from the museum. Any help gratefully received! I know that he lived at a house in Penton, Carlisle. Kind regards K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 K 1/7 DLI were Pioneers to 50 Division,which, at the time of his death,was involved in the Battle of Estaires,9-11 April 1918,a phase of the Battles of the Lys during the German Offensive of 1918. You may find out where he died from the Bn War Diary,which is at Kew under WO95/2823. There is a bit here which I have found for an element of 50 Division,the 4th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers,they were there at the same time,so you can read their account at least: http://www.4thbnnf.com/47_180409_180417_estaires.html Our Leader,Member No 1,Chris Baker,is writing a book about the Battles of the Lys,so you should keep your eye out for it,as I will ! Ploegsteert,by the way,commemorates losses in quite a wide area of the battlefields in that zone. Sotonmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine pete Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Pte John Robert Murdy.service No 204182 1/7th Battalion Durham light Infantry. Born. Newbiggan by the Sea. Residence Ashington Northumberland. Enlisted Sunderland. Killed in Action 11/4/1918 Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantowi Posted 14 October , 2009 Share Posted 14 October , 2009 Heres the family in 1901: MURDY, William J Head Widower M 36 1865 Coal Miner Widdrington Northumberland MURDY, Sarah H Daughter F 6 1895 Woodhorn Northumberland MURDY, John R Son M 5 1896 Woodhorn Northumberland MURDY, Walter Son M 3 1898 Woodhorn Northumberland MURDY, Thomas Son M 1 1900 Woodhorn Northumberland MURDY, Kate Sister Single F 26 1875 Housekeeper (Domestic) Widdrington Northumberland Living at 17, King Street, Newbiggin By The Sea, Newbiggin, Northumberland That would make the brother either Walter or Thomas. TNA shows a Walter: Machine Gun Corps 71616 Private Cheshire Regiment 45409 Private And two Thomas's: Yorkshire Regiment 14534 Private and: Northumberland Fusiliers 24/553 Private None of the above are listed on CWGC Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty VAD Posted 14 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 14 October , 2009 Phew! Thank you all so much! Wonderful.......I'm waiting for a photo coming from my mother in Northumberland of the Murdy boys, so I shall keep you posted. Thank you so much. As usual, the most amazing speedy response. Kind regards K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmurdy Posted 27 July , 2010 Share Posted 27 July , 2010 Hello K Was wondering if you ever recieved a photo of the Murdy boys as these guys are also in my family tree and would love to know Many Thanks Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmurdy Posted 29 July , 2010 Share Posted 29 July , 2010 Hi K Unsure if you are interested but have posted on this forum about a W. J. Murdy who was John's fathers cousin http://1914-1918.inv...1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty VAD Posted 2 August , 2010 Author Share Posted 2 August , 2010 Wow, this is so interesting..I did receive the photo but it's a poor copy and the relative that owns the original is not being super helpful. I'll glady copy it for you, what's the best email for you? Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmurdy Posted 3 August , 2010 Share Posted 3 August , 2010 Hi Kate Have sent you a PM Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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