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Edward Victor McMARTIN

Regimental number2694
Place of birthYanac Victoria
ReligionChurch of Christ
OccupationFarmer
AddressYanac North, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Peter McMartin, Yanac North, Victoria
Enlistment date8 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work near Harbonnieres on 8 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 21 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 25 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous daring and initiative near HARBONNIERES, East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 8th August 1918. His Company came under close artillery fire soon after the advance commenced, from a battery of four guns. By crawling forward he succeeded in working to the flanks of the battery and brought his Lewis gun into action and prevented the enemy gunners from manning their guns until his platoon came up and dealt with the crews. Throughout the operations of 8th and 9th August 1918 he has been untiring in his efforts, never once having left his gun for a rest. He has at all times displayed great gallantry and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 2695 Pte Gilbert William McMARTIN, 59th Bn, returned to Australia, 10 March 1918; Cousin: 285 Pte David Richard Francis FLAVEL, 43rd Bn, returned to Australia, 25 February 1919.

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