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Ernest MARTIN

Regimental number321
Place of birthWollongong, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
AddressKyogle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 9.25"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Martin, Kyogle, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 August 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal RollAnzac Provost Corps
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 322 Lance Corporal Charles MARTIN, 31st Bn, returned to Australia, 22 February 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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