Memories of the War - Wilfred Gerrard Murray

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posted on 2024-06-05, 19:51 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

The attached scanned documents relate to Wilfred's diaries and memories of his training in Scotland and service in WW2. They include letters home from Burma, India (where he had ballroom dancing lessons from a lady in Poona), his war reminiscences as related to his grandson, Henry and some photographs.

Wilfred was a good linguist, with proficiency in French and Italian. In "Civvy Street" he was a teacher, then a headmaster. He served in the Intelligence Corps, where his linguistic skills came into their own.

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1. An airmail letter from WG Murray dated Sept 1st 1944, to his sister Irene in Liverpool 2. Typed letter dated Oct 29th 1944, also to Irene in Liverpool 3. Photographs of WG Murray in India 4. Reverse of above, with dates, names and places 5. Red Identity Card cover - Army in India 6. Green "Comrades Association, Intelligence Corps" 7. Comrades Association, Intelligence Corps Member's Card with details of above, including a list of 'Rules' 8. personal details and photograph 9. Receipt from War Office, dated Jan 1954, re return of Driving Certificate; Charge Sheet, re admonition for neglect of duties, May 1941, during training in Scotland 10. Two teaching testimonials 11. Certificate of thanks for Service dated Sept 24th 1945 12. Typed sheet: "A Spy and his Motorbike" - Henry's Grandpa's Memories of 1939-1945 War

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Wilfred Gerrard Murray

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Julia Lane

Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor

She is his daughter

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Shared at Ahmadiyyah Mosque Hall, Warwickshire on 7 October 2023. The event was organised by Leamington History Group.

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94604 | LEA067

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