Regimental number | 1370 |
Place of birth | Wirrabara, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 179 lbs |
Next of kin | Brother, Alf J Martin, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, 3 May 1915 (gun shot wound, head); admitted to HS 'Gascon', 13 May 1915; transferred to 19th General Hospital, Alexandria, 23 May 1915; to Greek Hospital, Cairo, 27 July 1915, for transfer to Australia.! Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 17 September 1915; discharged (wounded), 27 November 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 65 |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 6, Grave 30), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, MARTIN Oliver Stanley |