Gilbert William McMARTIN

Regimental number2695
Date of birth31 July 1888
Place of birthTarlee, South Australia
ReligionChurch of Christ
OccupationFarmer
AddressYanac North, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, Mrs Agnes 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
FateReturned to Australia 10 March 1918
Miscellaneous information from
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Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2694 Pte Edward Victor McMARTIN, 59th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 March 1919; Cousin: 285 Pte David Richard Francis FLAVEL, 43rd Bn, returned to Australia, 25 February 1919.~
Date of death19 June 1965
Place of burialNhill, Victoria