| Regimental number | 1158 |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Martin, Born Lodge, Dolly Mount, Dublin, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For courage and devotion to duty at Strazeele on 17th April, 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For courage and devotion to duty forward of STRAZEELE on 17th April, 1918, Corporal MARTIN was in charge of a Vickers Machine Gun when the enemy put down a heavy artillery barrage on our positions, under cover of which he advanced to the attack from near MERRIS. He immediately got his gun into action and though the No. 2 of his team was killed and he was left with only recently joined Infantrymen for his crew, he so inspired them by his courage that the gun was kept working and was able to inflict many casualties on the enemy and finally broke up the attack. His determination and courage under fire were a splendid example to his men and contributed in no small way to the holding of the position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MARTIN Edmund Arthur |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
