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| − | + | | caption2 = Western Mail 26 Aug 1915 page 5, 12 May 1916 & Sunday Times 17 Feb 1918 | |
| − | + | | dateofbirth = 19 Jun 1892 | |
| − | + | | placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | |
| − | + | | death = 28 Jun 1963, aged 71 | |
| − | + | | placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | |
| − | | caption | + | | enlistmentage = 22 years, 4 months |
| − | | | + | | description = 5'7½" (1.71m) tall; weight 140 lbs (63.5 kg); sallow complexion, grey eyes, black hair |
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| − | + | | occupation = Sleeper cutter | |
| − | + | | religion = Presbyterian | |
| − | + | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | |
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| − | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Rosena Sarah Martin | |
| − | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3000080 78] | |
| − | | | + | | enlistmentdate = 15 Oct 1914 |
| − | + | | rank = Staff Sergeant (Quarter Master Sergeant) | |
| − | | | + | | unit = 16th Battalion, B Company, 4th Brigade, 1st Division on Gallipoli; 4th Division on the Western Front |
| − | + | | embarkationdatefrom = 22 Dec 1914 | |
| − | + | | embarkationdateto = 1 Feb 1915 | |
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| − | + | | fate1 = Wounded in Action 21 May 1915 Gallipoli | |
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Revision as of 15:20, 13 September 2018
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 Western Mail 26 Aug 1915 page 5, 12 May 1916 & Sunday Times 17 Feb 1918 | |
| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 19 Jun 1892 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 28 Jun 1963, aged 71 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years, 4 months |
| Description |
5'7½" (1.71m) tall ; 140 lbs 63.503 kg ; sallow complexion ; grey eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Sleeper cutter |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Rosena Sarah Martin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 78 |
| Date of Enlistment | 15 Oct 1914 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant (Quarter Master Sergeant) |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Battalion, B Company, 4th Brigade, 1st Division on Gallipoli; 4th Division on the Western Front |
| Date of Embarkation | 22 Dec 1914 ‒ 1 Feb 1915 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A40 Ceramic |
| Date of Return | 24 Aug 1918 ‒ 15 Oct 1918 |
| Ship Returned On | HMAT A7 Medic |
| Fate |
Wounded in Action 21 May 1915 Gallipoli Returned to Australia |
| Monument |
Kelmscott War Memorial (North Panel) Jarrahdale Honour Roll ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
| Medals |
Military Medal Mentioned in Despatches 1914-15 Star British War Medal |
Pre War
War Service
Embarked with his Battalion for the Gallipoli Peninsular via Mudross harbour on 12 Apr 1915, landing in the early evening of 25 Apr 1915.
Wounded with a gunshot wound to his head on 21 May 1915, he was admitted to the 1st Australian Stationary Hospital at Mudros on the island of Lemnos for treatment, returning to his unit on 29 May 1915.
Reported sick to 4th Field Ambulance Canterbury in Rest Gully with Gastric Enteritis on 12 Aug 1915, before being promoted Corporal on 5 Sep 1915. On 19 Sep 1915 he was again admitted to the 1st Australian Stationary Hospital on Lemnos, this time with Diarrhoea, and was then transferred to HMT Caledonia on 7 Oct 1915 for travel to the Convalescent Depot at Gibraltar before being shipped aboard HMAT A70 Ballarat to England on 25 Oct 1915 where he was admitted to the 2nd Southern General Hospital on 31 Oct 1915.
He returned by ship from Devonport to Alexandria and on by train to Ghezirah before rejoining his unit which was then at Tel-el-Kebir on 9 Mar 1916.
He arrived to find it being split to form the 16th and 48th Battalions, and as a result he was promoted to Sergeant on 22 Mar 1916, remaining with the 16th Battalion. Before entering France through Marseille aboard HMT Canada, he was admitted to hospital for 3 days on 22 May 1916 with influenza.
He was again hospitalised from 15 Feb to 5 Apr 1917. Sir Douglas Haig's despatch of 9 Apr 1917 made a Special Mention of him.[1]. From 7 July to 2 Oct 1917 he was posted to the 4th Training Battalion at Codford in England, and soon after his return to the 16th Battalion, on 23 Oct 1917 he was promoted to Company Quarter Master Sergeant (CQMS).
On 15 Dec 1917 he was awarded the Military Medal.
As one of the originals he was transferred to AIF HQ in London on 11 Aug 1918 for Special Transport Duty, his return to Australia being as a "Submarine Guard" aboard the Hospital Ship Medic, disembarking at Melbourne on 15 Oct 1918.
Discharged 5th Military District on 21 Dec 1918.
Award Comment
Mention in Despatches by Sir Douglas Haig's despatch of 9th April 1917 as deserving of special mention.[2][3]
Military Medal
"Is brought under notice for gallantry, and conduct of the highest order near BROODSEINDE. During the night of 22nd/23rd October, 1917, our lines were very heavily shelled throughout, and many direct hits were made on the post where this N.C.O. was in charge. Regardless of personal risk, he moved about amongst his men encouraging them, and when casualties occurred he was always to be found attending to the wounded. At great risk, he personally supervised working hard himself, the re-building of his damaged post, and though he was once badly shaken by a very close shell burst, he still carried on. His coolness throughout, and his cheerfulness went far towards keeping the men in good heart during a very trying night. He is recommended for high distinction."[4][5][6]
Post War
MARTIN-LOCKHART.- On December 11, 1918, at Gosnells Methodist Church, by Rev J. Green, C.Q.M.S., George Henry (Anzac, 16th Battalion A.I.F.), fourth son of Mrs. G. K. Martin, of Kelmscott, to. Ivy Maude, fourth daughter of Mr. C. Lockhart of Gosnells.[7] Ivy died 30 Nov 1976 aged 82.
Electoral Roll entries: 1921-1925 "Ballanu", Perth road, Williams, farmer; 1925 - 1958 in Kelmscott, an orchardist. 1968 - 1972 Ivy remained in Rundle street, Kelmscott following George's death until her own.
MARTIN once I. Lockhart.- On January 27 at Nurse Menzies's Hospital, Narrogin, to Mr. and Mrs. G. H Martin, of the Williams - a daughter. (Corallie Rose). Both well.[8]
MARTIN, (nee Lockhart).-On October 24 at Nurse Lawrence's, Williams, to Mr. and Mrs. George Martin, of Williams - twin daughters (Lorna and Edna). All well.[9]
MARTIN. GEORGE, of Kelmscott, a daughter, on June 25.[10]
References
- ↑ AIF List No 744 dated 11 May 1917
- ↑ Haig's despatch dated 9 Apr 1917 published as a Supplement to the London Gazette No. 30107 Friday 1 Jun 1917
- ↑ Commonwealth Gazette No 169. on 4 Oct 1917 pp 2622-2625.
- ↑ Military Medal awarded 15 Dec 1917 via AIF List 295, published in 1st ANZAC Routine Order No 98 dated 15 Dec 1917
- ↑ London Gazette No 30507 Second Supplement dated 1 Feb 1918
- ↑ 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: 27 June 1918
- ↑ "Family Notices". Western Mail. XXXIV, (1,724). Western Australia. 10 January 1919. p. 26. Retrieved 20 July 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "Family Notices". Western Mail. XXXV, (1,782). Western Australia. 19 February 1920. p. 27. Retrieved 20 July 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "Family Notices". Western Mail. XXXVIII, (1,972). Western Australia. 15 November 1923. p. 27. Retrieved 20 July 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "Family Notices". Western Mail. XLIII, (2,213). Western Australia. 12 July 1928. p. 42. Retrieved 20 July 2017 – via National Library of Australia.