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We remember Walter Martin
We remember Walter Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1914
enlistment
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:6627810
7th September 1914
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6627878
26th September 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Details of date of discharge
Hospital/Institution
Source:6627810
February 1917 - November 1917
service
British Army
Private
18457
Grenadier Guards
Source:2949715
service
British Army
Serjeant
18457
Grenadier Guards
Source:2949715
1984
death
Not War Related
North Tawton
United Kingdom
Source:6627840
1984
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Martin |
| Source | 2949715 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18457 | Grenadier Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 18457 | Grenadier Guards | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
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Walter MartinPicture from newspaper report of his award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal
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Letter home (a)A typescript of a letter from Walter Martin to his parents describing the action for which he was awarded the DCMContributed by:
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Tribute to Walter MartinA description of a town meeting to hear of Walter Martin's DCM actionContributed by:
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Walter Martin medal awardNewspaper clipping from 30/11/1917. Indicates Sgt Martin was recuperating in Cambridge.Contributed by:
Mark22239
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Mark22239 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Mark22239 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mark22239 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Mark22239 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Mark22239 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Martin DCM action | Mark22239 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Martin | Mark22239 | |
| Letter home (a) | Mark22239 | |
| Letter home (b) | Mark22239 | |
| Letter from Walter Martin | Mark22239 | |
| Tribute to Walter Martin | Mark22239 | |
| Walter Martin medal award | Mark22239 |
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