Thomas William Murray, Marconist, undercover agent and MI6 wireless operator

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  1. Rundtinden

    Rundtinden Member

    Have documented most of his fascinating life. In short: Marconist at sea from 1911. Sailed during WW1. Undercover for the US government against the Mafia between the wars. Helped Norwegian resistance in Bergen, Norway 1940. Recruited by the MI6 in 1941. He was born on April 10 1889 in Preston.
    Maybe someone here with the right tools and knowledge can help me with a few unanswered questions.

    1. Before joining the Marconi company in 1911 he worked in India according to himself. Employed by the Government.Stationed at Montgomery in the Scinde district. Where can I find additional information, and is it possible du find out when he left the UK, and when he returned?

    2. After he escaped Norway in 1940 we think he went to Australia for a few months before joining the MI6. Can anyone help with ship and departure date?

    3. He is mentioned in the Costal Command narratives and the War Diary Rear Admiral Orkneys and Shetlands.
    He arrived by fishing vessel to Lerwick on July 2 1940, Together with Commander Villiers and several others from the British Convoy Office in Bergen. Someone here with easy access to this information who can help? Some authority most likely debriefed him thoroughly. Where to look for this report in the archives?

    4. Finally: According to information we got he taught wireless at the Curragh Army camp at a very young age. In what archive can I find further proof on this matter?

    Thank you in advance!
    Svein Korsvold
    Bergen, Norway
     
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