Herbert (Bert) Martin
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 19 Jul 1885 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 15 Jun 1963, aged 77 |
| Place of Death | Mandurah, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 56 years, 8 months |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Ruby Alice Martin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67642 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Herbert married Ruby Alice Lockhart (1892 - 1972) on 22 Oct 1913 in Gosnells. Ruby died in Perth on 6 Oct 1972. They had three children: Juanita Daphne Martin (1914 - 1986); Ernest Gordon Martin (1917 - 2000); and Phillip Herbert Martin DFC & Bar (1923 - 2010).
Electoral Roll entries: 1910 - 1943 at Kelmscott, orchardist.
War Service
discharged on 30 Jul 1944
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Kelmscott, orchardist; 1954 - 1958 at 17 Pinjarra road, Mandurah, retired.
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