Herbert Murray MC (11 December 1885 – 20 July 1918) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward in the Scottish League for a number of clubs, principally Aberdeen.
Personal life Murray's brother Arthur was also a footballer. Murray attended Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen University and taught at Robert Gordon Technical College. In early 1915, with the First World War underway, Murray enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders and received a commission on 9 August 1915. He was severely wounded on the Western Front in mid-1915 and sent back to Britain, where he served as a musketry instructor. He returned to the front in April 1917 and was awarded the Military Cross for bravery in the field during the German spring offensive in March 1918. Murray was serving with the rank of captain when he was killed in the Bois de Courton, near Épernay, on 20 July 1918, during the Second Battle of the Marne. He was buried in Marfaux British Cemetery.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsArbroath1904–05Northern League123——123East Stirlingshire1905–06Scottish Second Division0030—30Clyde1906–07Scottish First Division25331—2841907–08Scottish First Division22220—242Total47551—526Aberdeen1908–09Scottish First Division82101Appearance in North East Cup01021909–10Scottish First Division310312Appearances in Fleming Charity Shield0361Total3924130463Queen's Park1910–11Scottish First Division110001Appearance in Glasgow Cup0120Motherwell1911–12Scottish First Division10——10St Johnstone1911–12Scottish Second Division15120—1711912–13Scottish Second Division0010—10Total15130—181Aberdeen1912–13Scottish First Division52——521913–14Scottish First Division2000—20Total4624130533Career total132111524015113
Honours Aberdeen Fleming Charity Cup: 1909–10
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