Regimental number | 2944 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Warehouseman |
Address | 41 Francis Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Robert Martin, 41 Francis Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 31st Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant (Steward) |
Unit name | 5th Field Ambulance |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and devotion to duty during the attack near VILLERET on 18th September, 1918. Sergeant MARTIN was in charge of stretcher bearers at an Aid Post. He showed great initiative during the advance and despite heavy shell fire personally reconnoitred the clearing route and assisted materially with the evacuation of the wounded. His cheerfulness contributed largley in keeping up the spirits of his men under arduous and trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |