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We remember Herbert Martin
We remember Herbert Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Alice Maud Mary Martin
Source:9641161
1883
1884
sibling
Mary Martin
Source:9641161
1884
1886
sibling
Harry Martin
Source:9641161
1886
1887
sibling
Helen Martin
Source:9641161
1887
1888
sibling
Frederick William Martin
Source:9641161
1888
1890
1893
sibling
Ida Winifred Martin
Source:9641161
1893
1894
sibling
George Alfred Martin
Source:9641161
1894
1896
sibling
Hilda Annette Martin
Source:9641161
1896
1901
location
Golden Fleece, 23 Westgate, Peterborough
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9641161
1901 - 1906
1904
sibling
Frank Howard Martin
Source:9641373
3rd December 1904
1906
service
British Army
Sergeant in 1914
41010
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9632928
10th January 1906 - 14th December 1914
1906
enlistment
Northampton
United Kingdom
Source:9632928
10th February 1906
1914
commission
Regular
Source:9632928
14th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9632959
14th December 1914 - 27th May 1915
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:9641584
27th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
80th Battery
Source:9641584
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
41010
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2943896
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2943896
1915
death
Died of wounds
Date of death given as 26 May 1915 in the Royal Artillery Commemoration Book and in John Dixon's "Magnificent But Not War - the Second Battle of Ypres" Appendix 1 page 311
Source:9641584
27th May 1915
burial
Bailleul
France
I. E. 155
Source:9641584
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Martin |
| Source | 2943896 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fleece, 23 Westgate, Peterborough | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1906 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41010 | Royal Field Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 41010 | Royal Field Artillery | Sergeant in 1914 | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 80th Battery | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Martin | mother | ||
| Colour Sergeant Henry Martin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maud Mary Martin | sister | 1883 | |
| Mary Martin | sister | 1884 | |
| Harry Martin | step-brother | 1886 | |
| Helen Martin | sister | 1887 | |
| Frederick William Martin | step-brother | 1888 | |
| Ida Winifred Martin | sister | 1893 | |
| George Alfred Martin | brother | 1894 | |
| Hilda Annette Martin | sister | 1896 | |
| Frank Howard Martin | brother | 3rd December 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-01-10 | 5'1" |
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Second Lieutenant Henry MartinPhotograph taken after recieving his commission 14 December 1914.
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Second Lieutenant Herbert MartinPhotograph taken by a Peterborough photograph, Marriott of New Road. On the back is written "Promoted for Services in the Field 14 Dec 14". The actual commission in the family papers gives 14 December 1914 as the date but for the promotion but was issued from St James's on 11 January 1915.Contributed by:
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Grave Stone for Second Lieutenant Herbert MartinPhotograph taken in Bailleul Communal Cemetery ExtensionContributed by:
Howard154879
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Magnificent But Not War - The Second Battle of Ypres 1915 | Howard154879 | |
| The War Graves of the British Empire - Bailleul Communal Cemetry Extension, France Part 2 G-O | Howard154879 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Second Lieutenant Henry Martin | Howard154879 | |
| Second Lieutenant Herbert Martin | Howard154879 | |
| Grave Stone for Second Lieutenant Herbert Martin | Howard154879 |
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