| Regimental number | 1340 |
| Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Sleeper cutter |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Kenely Martin, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He was in charge of a section of the brigade scouts acting ahead of the brigade on its advance from Jisr ed Damie to Es Salt on 20 April, 1918. He and one member of his section advanced to within 25 yards of an enemy observation post, unobserved, and captured two of the enemy and killed the remaining enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 27-28 September, 1918. When the regiment forced the crossing across the river Jordan in the face of heavy machine gun and rifle fire, this non-commissioned officer, after his troop leader was wounded, assumed command and gallantly pushed on against the enemy's position, which resulted in the capture of fifty prisoners and two machine guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
