Mr William Ernest McMurray

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Mr William Ernest McMurray, 43, was born in Birkenhead (near Liverpool).

He was on board the Titanic for her delivery trip from Belfast to Southampton. When he signed-on again, in Southampton, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 60 Empress Terrace, (Liverpool). His last ship had been the Celtic. As a bedroom steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.

McMurray, who was married, died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.

His son was aboard the Laconia when she was torpedoed in 1942.

References and Sources
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
Particulars of Engagement (Belfast), Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (TRANS 2A/45 381)

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Philip Hind (Editor)

Alan McMurray, UK

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Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary

Name: Mr William Ernest McMurray
Born in Birkenhead Merseyside England
Age: 43 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 60 Empress Terrace Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Bed Room Steward
Last Ship: Celtic
Victualling Crew
First Embarked: Belfast on Monday 1st April 1912
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body Not Recovered

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