Henry St Aubyn Murray MC (14 January 1886 – 12 April 1943) was a New Zealand architect and athlete.
[4] The citation reads:[10][11] On 4th October 1917, E. of Ypres, this officer was in charge of a party of sappers and attached Infantry during operations with instructions to construct two strong points in rear of the final objective.
Not only did he carry out his instructions constructing and wiring strong points, but he also re-organised scattered parties of men he came across during operations, and by his coolness under fire and good work, was a source of inspiration and encouragement to all in his vicinity.As an architect, Murray undertook many commissions for the Catholic Church.
His best-known work in the Church of the Holy Name in Ashburton, which is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a Category I historic structure.
[5][15][16] Murray's funeral was held at St Mary's Catholic Church in Central Christchurch and he was buried at Ruru Lawn Cemetery in Bromley.