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Roy Laurence MARTIN

Regimental number1525
Place of birthWandiligong, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlock recorder
AddressWandiligong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 5"
Weight119 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Martin, Wandiligong, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 6 months in Senior Cadets, Bright; exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme.
Enlistment date21 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on 21 October 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1525
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Discharge date26 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 9 February 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 3 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 26 May 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsGiven names incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Rot Lawrence.

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