V4A Heavy Trench Mortar Battery

2 Aug 1916. Five members of an Australian trench mortar battery preparing to fire their heavy trench mortar in the Chalk Pit near Pozieres. AWM EZ0149

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Brief History

This unit was raised during June 1916 in France to support the 4th Division on the Western Front, and was disbanded on 21 Feb 1917 as part of a major artillery re-organisation.

One member of the unit died from wounds received while serving with this unit.

Unit Personnel

• William John Martin (1893) 25 Jun 1916 - 15 Feb 1918

Individual Honours

• 1 x Distinguished Conduct Medal
• 1 x Military Medal
• 1 x Bar to Military Medal