Ivon Murdoch

Ivon George Murdoch MC and bar (19 October 1892[1] – 12 August 1964) was an Australian Army officer during World War I.

He was notable for the rare distinction of twice being awarded the Military Cross (MC) for bravery.

When he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 26 July 1915, Murdoch stated that his occupation was "Farmer" and his home address as Riversdale Road, Camberwell, Victoria.

[citation needed] Murdoch's first MC resulted from him leading extended night patrols, during March and April 1918, south-east of Ypres, Belgium, in No Man's Land and behind German lines, which captured a pillbox and returned wounded men to Australian positions.

[4] His second MC was awarded for actions during August 1918 that successfully: Following the war, Murdoch was a farmer at Wantabadgery, New South Wales.