British Empire Medal, 1939-1945 type, to Henry Murray, Greaser, Merchant Navy, displayed outstanding courage during a convoy attack by a German submarine, was among the last to leave the ship, London Gazette 12th October 1943, see description

British Empire Medal, 1939-45 type, to Henry Murray

Citation: Served during the Spring of 1943 as a greaser in the engine room of a ship sailing in a convoy when attacked by a German submarine. The ship was torpedoed and eventually abandoned. Murray and the Second Engineer Officer continued working in the engine room despite the danger of further enemy attack until it was obvious there was no hope of saving the ship. They displayed outstanding courage and devotion to duty and were amongst the last to leave the sinking vessel. Source: The London Gazette, 12th October 1943, Page 4488