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Charles MARTIN

Regimental number322
Place of birthNewcastle, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
AddressKyogle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 8.75"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ann Elizabeth Martin, Kyogle, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 February 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: James and Ann Elizabeth MARTIN
Family/military connectionsBrother: 321 Corporal Ernest MARTIN, Anzac Provost Corps, returned to Australia, 3 July 1918.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 January 1936
Age at death45
Place of burialLutwyche Cemetery, Queensland

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