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Edgar MARTIN

Regimental number3070
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDairyman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J J Martin, 93 Lartmore Garden, South London, England
Enlistment date5 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Ordnance Corps
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous bravery at HARBONNIERES, East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 9th August 1918. When the advance of the leading Company of the attacking Battalion was held up by machine gun fire he volunteered to go forward and clear the way with rifle grenades. This he did and by skilful use of ground and cover he managed to blow out one machine gun and thus materially aided the progress of the advance. His gallant conduct throughout the day was a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

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