Background
MURRAY, Robert Hunter was born on August 12, 1847. Youngest son of late John Murray, Justice of the Peace, and grandson of late John Murray of Wooplaw, Roxburghshire, N.B.
MURRAY, Robert Hunter was born on August 12, 1847. Youngest son of late John Murray, Justice of the Peace, and grandson of late John Murray of Wooplaw, Roxburghshire, N.B.
Edinburgh Academy.
Ensign 72nd Highlanders, 1867. Served throughout Afghan War, 1878-1880, as Adjutant. Severely wounded at Battle of Kandahar (medal with four clasps for Peiwar Kotal, Charasia, Kabul, and Kandahar.
And bronze star for KabulKandahar March. Baronet of Major).
Egyptian Campaign, 1882, as Brigade Major of the Indian Contingent (medal with clasp, for Tel-el-Kebir, and Egyptian bronze star. Baronet of Lieutenant-Colonel).
Sudan Campaign, 1885, as assist, to chief of the 1472 staff. Actions of Haslieen, Tamai (clasp for Suakim). Deputy-Assistant-Adjutant-General, Guernsey, 1889-1892.
Sudan Campaign, 1898, in command of the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (severely wounded, Egyptian Sudan medal with two clasps, medal). Colonel, 1892 (five times despatches). Aide-de-camp to late Queen.
Commanding 72nd and 79th regimental districts, 1899-1900. 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders to 1899. Major-General commanding Infantry Brigade, Aldershot, 1900- 1902.
Commanding troops at Alexandria, 1902-1904.
Club: Army and Navy.
Companion of the Bath 1896; Companion of St. Michael and St. George 1898. Major-General.