John James Murdock III ’56

"Doc," who lived in London for many years, died there on May 13, 2000, of pneumonia and meningitis just after he and his wife, Elizabeth, had returned from the States visiting family and friends.

While at Princeton, John majored in modern languages and literature and was a member of Ivy Club. His career in international investment banking led him to London in 1972; initially with Rothschild Intercontinental Bank, he retired as head of new issues for Westpac Banking Corp., the largest bank in Australia. A keen sportsman, meeting the challenge of shooting game birds in Britain was his favorite pastime. John also enjoyed traveling — he and Elizabeth went on 12 safaris, and often to their magical spot in Europe, Venice, especially at Christmas. According to her, John "always read PAW and was fiercely proud of being a Princetonian. I can hear 'Hate Yale' now!"

John is survived by Elizabeth, three daughters, Merrick, Lee, and Bronwen, and two grandchildren, Ethan and Georgiana, to whom the class offers its heartfelt condolences.

The Class of 1956