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Pte. Arthur Murdock
Australian Imperial Force. 41st Btn.
from:Barambah Aboriginal Settlement via Murgon, Queensland
Arthur Murdock junior (son) of Aboriginal soldier, Private Arthur Murdock was born in Hughenden district and removed to Cherbourg Aboriginal Mission with his mother Zou Watson (fullblood Aboriginal), a brother to Arthur Murdock was George Murdock (8 years younger). Both Arthur Murdock and Brother George Murdock were employed as Aboriginal Trackers for the Queensland Police Service. Arthur at Stonehenge, Queensland between October 1923 and July 1925. Arthur was single during his War Service later married to Daisy Murdock an aboriginal woman born at Clermont, Central Queensland approx 1898 Arthur born approx 1890 in Hughenden district. Embarkation date 14/06/1917 from Sydney aboard HMAT Hororata, ship #A20. Enlistment date 30/10/1916.

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