| Regimental number | 5726 |
| Place of birth | Wyalong New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | South Wyalong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Martin, Mittagong, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Jeancourt on 13 September 1918.' |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During minor operations on 18th September, 1918, against enemy post at R.2.b.8.5, South of JEANCOURT, L/Cpl. MARTIN showed exceptional courage and dash. When his Platoon was held up, he led his bombing team forward under cover of the Lewis Gun and bombed and entered the enemy post, materially assisting in the killing and capture of the garrison. L/Cpl. MARTIN's work throughout the period was of an exceptionally high order and his conduct at all times is an inspiring example to his section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
