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We remember Martin Coombs
We remember Martin Coombs
Timeline
Timeline
1878
birth
Barbados
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1878
1910
marriage
Olive May Saunders
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4th June 1910
1910
children
James Philip
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8th July 1910
1918
dates
Age 33
Source:9098629
26th August 1918
1918
enlistment
Philadelphia
United States
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26th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
68281
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
3rd Battalion
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26th August 1918
1919
dates
Age 34
Source:9098630
8th August 1919
1919
discharge
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8th August 1919
1919
location
1917 Caspian Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey
United States
their own address
Source:9098629
26th August 1919
employment
Engineer
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hospitalisation
fractured left clavicle (accidental)
Hospital/Institution
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Martin |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Coombs |
| Source | 943436 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 Caspian Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey | United States | their own address | known 26th August 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 68281 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Philip | son | 8th July 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive May Saunders | wife | 4th June 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloured |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Cap BadgeKing's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Martin Coombs.Contributed by:
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Martin Coombs.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 | |
| King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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