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We remember Edgar Martin
We remember Edgar Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1908
marriage
Bertha Vockins
Source:5484294
1908
1909
children
Athlestan Martin
Source:2940999
13th October 1909
1910
children
Eric Martin
Source:2940999
21st November 1910
1912
children
Ronald Martin
Source:2940999
10th February 1912
1913
children
Cissie R Martin
Source:2940999
15th October 1913
1916
enlistment
Marlborough
United Kingdom
Source:5483194
31st May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
87820
283 Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:5483194
1st June 1916 - 27th February 1919
1916
children
Edgar Ivor Martin
Source:2940999
11th July 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5483194
31st March 1917 - 27th February 1919
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:2940999
24th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded on left forearm, leg and right hand.
Hospital/Institution
Source:2940999
20th September 1918
1919
children
Harold Martin
Source:2940999
19th November 1919
1921
children
Olive May Martin
Source:2940999
1st December 1921
1923
children
Frederick George Martin
Source:2940999
27th January 1923
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
87820
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2940999
1924
death
War Related Sickness
reported to be weakened after Gas attack during World War 1.
Ramsbury Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:2940999
1924
burial
Ramsbury Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:2940999
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Martin |
| Source | 2940999 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 87820 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 87820 | 283 Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlestan Martin | son | 13th October 1909 | |
| Eric Martin | son | 21st November 1910 | |
| Ronald Martin | son | 10th February 1912 | |
| Cissie R Martin | daughter | 15th October 1913 | |
| Harold Martin | son | 19th November 1919 | |
| Olive May Martin | daughter | 1st December 1921 | |
| Edgar Ivor Martin | son | 11th July 1916 | |
| Frederick George Martin | son | 27th January 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Martin | mother | ||
| Albert Martin | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Vockins | wife | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bob1956 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bob1956 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bob1956 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The History of 283 Siege Battery RGA | Bob1956 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wartime family Photo | Bob1956 | |
| Edgar Martin & Friends | Bob1956 | |
| Edgar and colleagues | Bob1956 | |
| Edgar Martin | Bob1956 | |
| Edgar's Medals | Bob1956 |
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Stories
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