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Cyril Evans MARTIN

Regimental number3829
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBallina, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, A E Martin Auctioneer, Ballina, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on 30 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: "Undated (in 4th Division files: 4-16 September 1916)"

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Counter attacks of the enemy were repelled mainly through the work of my Lewis gunners who kept to their post during the whole time under a heavy bombardment by the enemy and after being repeatedly subjected to bomb attacks by small parties who crept up. Owing to the heavy casualties in my Lewis Gunners it was impossible to relieve them, and these men worked continuously during the whole period.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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