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Frederick James MARTIN

Regimental number944
Place of birthWaterloo, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCarter
AddressBeaufort, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 9"
Weight!20 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs A J Martin, Beaufort, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 February 1916
Place of enlistmentBeaufort, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 26 September 1917
Discharge date19 March 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 29 May 1917 (penetrating shell wound, chest).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 26 September 1917; discharged (wounded), Melbourne, 19 March 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death19 February 1959
Age at death66
Place of burialBeaufort Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, MARTIN Frederick James

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