Thomas Murdoch (engineer)

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Thomas Murdoch (brigadier) (16 April 1876 – 13 July 1961) was an Australian military engineer who served in both World Wars. He was born in Milawa, Victoria, and joined the Australian Army in 1901.

In the First World War, Murdoch served on the Western Front with the 1st Pioneer Battalion in France and Flanders and led the battalion in 1918. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership.

Murdoch retired in 1937 but was recalled when World War II began. He served as Director General of Engineer Services from 1940 to 1941, reaching the rank of Brigadier.

Personal life: He married Kathleen Tiernan on 25 April 1905 in Elsternwick, Melbourne. They had two daughters and three sons, including Major General Ian Murdoch and Air Marshal Sir Alister Murdoch. He died in Geelong, Victoria, and was buried at Geelong Western Cemetery after a Presbyterian service. Murdoch was predeceased by his wife and a daughter.