MURRAY, Robert

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Known as: 
Bob
Rank: 
Private
Unit / Base: 
11 Commando
'Layforce'
Regiment/Corps: 
Gordon Highlanders
Service: 
Army
Service Number: 
2877544
P.O.W. number: 
153271
P.O.W. camps: 
Stalag XV11-B (17B), Gneixendorf, Austria
Stalag XV11-A (17A), Kaisersteinbruch, Austria
Robert Murray 11 Commando
Robert Murray 1986 Arran

Private Robert Murray, 8 Troop, was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association.

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/35 and WO417/37.
Prisoners of War Records / National Archives files WO392/1 and WO392/11.
Commando Association newsletter 84.
[Image 1] CVA Gallery image of 11 Commando 8 Troop.

[Image 2] CVA Gallery image of No.11 Commando reunion at Arran in 1986.

Photo of Commando in Gallery: 
Yes
Additional content: 
'Rommel HQ - Operation Flipper'
Article about No.11 Commandos' Beattie and Murray
Archive pages : 
No 11 Commando
Layforce
Prisoners of War

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