John Murray

John Murray (February 1837 – 7 November 1911) was a British Army soldier and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Early life Murray was born in Birr, County Offaly, in February 1837.

Victoria Cross Sergeant John Murray, 68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry), was approximately 27 years old during the Waikato-Hauhau Maori War in New Zealand when the following deed took place on 21 June 1864 at Tauranga for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC):

frameless|centre|Sgt. Murray, VC and others from the 68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot, 1866

Further information Murray died at Derrinlogh in County Offaly on 7 November 1911.

The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Durham Light Infantry Museum & Durham Art Gallery in Durham, England.