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We remember Arthur Joshua Martins
We remember Arthur Joshua Martins
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9439899
1901
1911
employment
Clerk
Norwich, Norfolk.
United Kingdom
Source:9439852
1911
1911
location
4 Terrace Lane, Lakenham, Norwich, Norfolk.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9439852
1911
1913
location
Bridgetown
Australia
their own address
Source:9453395
September 1913
1914
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:9439802
14th September 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
835
12th Battalion
Source:9439802
14th September 1914 - 26th April 1915
1914
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:9440520
November 1914 - 26th April 1915
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
835
12th Battalion
Source:9439802
November 1914
education
St. Marks boys school, Lakenham.
Norwich, Norfolk.
United Kingdom
Source:9439802
1915
death
Died of wounds
Bullet wound to his chest whilst in action at Gallipoli. Died aboard S.S. Clan Mcgilverary. Buried at sea therefore no known grave.
At sea
Turkey
Source:9439954
Source:9440520
26th April 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Buried at sea.
Turkey
Source:9439954
Source:9439802
sibling
Selina S. Martins
Source:9439899
sibling
Edith Eliza Martins
Source:9439852
sibling
Daniel William Martins
Source:9439852
sibling
George Harry Martins
Source:9439852
sibling
Ethel Florence Martins
Source:9439852
sibling
William Charles Martins
Source:9439852
sibling
Charles Alfred Martins
Source:9439852
sibling
Cissie Eleanor Martins
Source:9439852
sibling
Gertrude Hannah Martins
Source:9439852
sibling
Grace Ena Martins
Source:9439852
sibling
Geoffery John Martins
Source:9439852
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Joshua |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Martins |
| Source | 8420084 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Terrace Lane, Lakenham, Norwich, Norfolk. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Bridgetown | Australia | their own address | known September 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 835 | 12th Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 835 | 12th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selina MARTINS | mother | ||
| Arthur J. Martins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selina S. Martins | sister | ||
| Edith Eliza Martins | sister | ||
| Daniel William Martins | brother | ||
| George Harry Martins | brother | ||
| Ethel Florence Martins | sister | ||
| William Charles Martins | brother | ||
| Charles Alfred Martins | brother | ||
| Cissie Eleanor Martins | sister | ||
| Gertrude Hannah Martins | sister | ||
| Grace Ena Martins | sister | ||
| Geoffery John Martins | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Postcard sent from Arthur Joshua Martins.Postcard sent from Arthur Joshua Martins to Nurse Mildred Riches from Mena camp in Egypt in February 1915.
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Rear of postcard from Arthur Joshua Martins.Message on rear of postcard from Arthur Joshua Martins dated February 1915 at Mena Camp in Egypt.Contributed by:
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Bridgetown, Western Australia.A view of Bridgetown Western Australia. The area where Arthur was living in 1913.vContributed by:
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Rear of the card of the Bridge at Bridgetown W.A.Rear of the postcard showing Bridgetown W.A. written by Arthur in 1913.Contributed by:
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Postcard written by Arthur Joshua Martins.Postcard written by Arthur Joshua Martins showing his military details.Contributed by:
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Two postcards written by Arthur J. Martins.Two postcards written by Arthur Joshua Martins to Mildred Riches.Contributed by:
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Rear of two postcards sent from Arthur J. Martins.Rear of two postcards sent from Arthur J. Martins whilst at Mena Camp, Egypt.Contributed by:
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Postcard written by Arthur J. MartinsPostcard written by Arthur J. Martins from Mena camp, Cairo.Contributed by:
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Lone Pine cemetery memorialLone Pine cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey, memorial showing Arthur Joshua Martins name.Contributed by:
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St. John the Baptist war memorial, Lakenham.Arthur J. Martins and Daniel Martins( brother) named on St. John the Baptist war memorial, Old Lakenham, Norwich, Norfolk.Contributed by:
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Bridgetown, Western Australia.Bridgetown, Western Australia where Arthur J. Martins emigrated to.Contributed by:
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Rear of the postcard of Bridgetown, Australia.Postcard of Bridgetown, Australia.Contributed by:
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Arthur Joshua MartinsFrom a family group photograph taken circa 1913 before he left England for Australia.Contributed by:
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Arthur Joshua Martins, Norwich Roll of Honour.Information regarding Arthur Joshua Martins on the Norwich Roll of Honour.Contributed by:
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Arthur Joshua MartinsArthur Joshua Martins in Australian military uniform. Photograph from the Norwich Roll of Honour.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Infantry Records | Catherine114769 | |
| 1911 England Census from Ancestry.co.uk | Catherine114769 | |
| Norfolk, England Transcripts of Church of England, Baptism, marriage & burial. | Catherine114769 | |
| 1901 England Census from Ancestry.co.uk | Catherine114769 | |
| Global find a grave index for burials at sea & other select burial locations. | Catherine114769 | |
| Discovering Anzacs / The national archives of Australia. | Catherine114769 | |
| A.I.F. Education record for Arthur Joshua Martins. | Catherine114769 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Postcard sent from Arthur Joshua Martins. | Catherine114769 | |
| Rear of postcard from Arthur Joshua Martins. | Catherine114769 | |
| Bridgetown, Western Australia. | Catherine114769 | |
| Rear of the card of the Bridge at Bridgetown W.A. | Catherine114769 | |
| Postcard written by Arthur Joshua Martins. | Catherine114769 | |
| Two postcards written by Arthur J. Martins. | Catherine114769 | |
| Rear of two postcards sent from Arthur J. Martins. | Catherine114769 | |
| Postcard written by Arthur J. Martins | Catherine114769 | |
| Lone Pine cemetery memorial | Catherine114769 | |
| St. John the Baptist war memorial, Lakenham. | Catherine114769 | |
| Bridgetown, Western Australia. | Catherine114769 | |
| Rear of the postcard of Bridgetown, Australia. | Catherine114769 | |
| Arthur Joshua Martins | John156102 | |
| Arthur Joshua Martins | John156102 | |
| Arthur Joshua Martins, Norwich Roll of Honour. | Catherine114769 | |
| Arthur Joshua Martins | Catherine114769 |
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