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We remember George Martin
We remember George Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Jane Martin
Source:6651675
1894
1897
1897
location
38 Baker Street, Brixton, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6650064
15th November 1897
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:6651675
2nd April 1911
1911
education
School
Source:6651675
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 Redan Terrace, Flaxman Road, Camberwell
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6651675
2nd April 1911
1916
location
77 Somerleyton Road, Brixton, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6651638
1916 - 1930
1917
dates
Age 19
Source:6651661
16th August 1917
employment
Apprentice Printer
London
United Kingdom
Source:6652142
missing
George Martin has no known grave but is due to be commemorated on the Addenda Panel at Tyne Cot Memorial
Source:6650044
service
British Army
Private
267679
Hertfordshire Regiment
Source:2942910
service
British Army
Private
45226
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:2942910
service
British Army
Rifleman
45226
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:7098742
location
Lambeth, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6650057
1917
death
Source:7098742
16th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7098742
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Martin |
| Source | 2942910 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Redan Terrace, Flaxman Road, Camberwell | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 38 Baker Street, Brixton, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 15th November 1897 | |
| 77 Somerleyton Road, Brixton, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1916 - 1930 | |
| Lambeth, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 267679 | Hertfordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 45226 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 45226 | Royal Irish Rifles | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Martin formerly White | mother | ||
| George Martin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Martin | sister | 1894 |
Media
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George Martin's medals & badgeBritish War Medal, Victory Medal, accompanying letter & lid of box, as sent to George Martin's mother. Also Royal Irish Rifles badge, damaged.Contributed by:
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Medals envelopeThe envelope in which George Martin's medals were sent to his mother.Contributed by:
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Certificate of Registry of BirthOriginal Certificate of Registry of the birth of George Martin on 15th November 1897.Contributed by:
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George Martin, apprentice printerGeorge Martin at left, with 2 other men, in a printing works, location unknown. The paper by George's left hand appears to say "The Masquerade".Contributed by:
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George Martin on holidayGeorge Martin, 3rd from left standing, with about 20 other men in identical boaters & 1 in a bowler hat, with a horse-drawn carriage outside what appears to be a seaside boarding house. Perhaps the printing works annual holiday?Contributed by:
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23rd London Inlying Picquet, Nov 10th 14George Martin, in shirtsleeves centre of 2nd row, with 21 other men mostly in working dress, many with brooms, 2 in uniform, in a large semi-industrial hall, location un-known. Post card photo taken by "Poplars", 131 Bedford Rd, Clapham.Contributed by:
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George Martin at Otley CampGeorge Martin, 2nd from right in back row, in uniform, with 11 other soldiers outside a tent. In the bottom left hand corner it says H Stephenson Otley. The other men all look much older than George.Contributed by:
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Jane Martin & her son GeorgeStudio portrait of George Martin in uniform, with his mother Jane.Contributed by:
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Memorial ScrollThe Memorial Scroll issued to the family of George Martin of the Royal Irish RiflesContributed by:
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George MartinGeorge Martin's face, a tiny photo cut to fit into a heart-shaped locket. In uniform, apparently taken outdoors.Contributed by:
Hazel39611
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty Details | Hazel39611 | |
| FreeBMD | Hazel39611 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Martin | Hazel39611 | |
| George Martin's medals & badge | Hazel39611 | |
| Medals envelope | Hazel39611 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Hazel39611 | |
| Certificate of Registry of Birth | Hazel39611 | |
| George Martin, apprentice printer | Hazel39611 | |
| George Martin on holiday | Hazel39611 | |
| 23rd London Inlying Picquet, Nov 10th 14 | Hazel39611 | |
| George Martin at Otley Camp | Hazel39611 | |
| Jane Martin & her son George | Hazel39611 | |
| Memorial Scroll | Hazel39611 | |
| George Martin | Hazel39611 |
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