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Henry MARTYN

Regimental number6078
Place of birthHythe Tasmania
ReligionCongregational
OccupationBuilders labourer
AddressHythe, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, W H Martyn, Hythe, Tasmania
Enlistment date2 December 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 22 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 23 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the advance near LE VERGUIER on the 18th September, 1918, Lance Corporal MARTYN noticed an enemy machine gun holding up the advance of the company on his flank. he skilfully worked himself into a favourable position, and bringing his Lewis gun into action quickly disposed of the hostile machine gun and enabled the advance to continue. Later, an enemy machine gun opened fire a few yards in front of his Platoon. With incredible swiftness MARTYN brought his gun into action and annihilated the hostile gun crew. His prompt action undoubtedly saved his platoon many casualties. He set a fine example of dash and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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