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John Murray (Vc)John Murray was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Details He was approx. 27 years old, and a Sergeant in the 68th Regiment (later The Durham Light Infantry), British Army during the Waikato-Hauhau Maori War, New Zealand when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 21 June 1864 at Tauranga, New Zealand, when the enemy's position was being stormed, Sergeant Murray ran up to a rifle-pit containing eight to ten of the enemy and, without any assistance, killed or wounded all of them. He then went on up the works, fighting with his bayonet. Further information The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Durham Light Infantry Museum & Durham Art Gallery (Durham City, County Durham, England). Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
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