b. 03/06/1876 Brooklyn, New York. d. 12/10/1923 Rutland, Massachusetts.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 21/07 – 17/08/1900 Peking, China.
Murray was born June 3, 1876, in Brooklyn, New York and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Brooklyn on April 8, 1898, under the name Henry W. Davis. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion. He received the Medal for his actions in Peking, China from July 21 – August 17, 1900 and it was presented to him July 19, 1901.
MOH CITATION:
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. During this period, Murray distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
BURIAL LOCATION: OAK GROVE CEMETERY, MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS.
MYSTIC LAWN SECTION O, LOT 61.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
