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MARTIN, William Alexander
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | Not yet discovered |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Unit: | 23rd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Armadale, Stonnington, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Actuary |
| Memorials: | Armadale Baptist Church Memorial Window |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 7 Mar 1916: | Involvement 23rd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '14' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Wiltshire embarkation_ship_number: A18 public_note: '' | |
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| 7 Mar 1916: | Embarked 23rd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Wiltshire, Melbourne |
Personal Stories
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Military Cross
'On 22nd July 1918, near Villers Bretonneux, an enemy trench close to our lines was causing heavy casualties and endangering the position. This officer, dashing out at the head of his men in the face of heavy fire, quickly entered the trench, killing a large number of the enemy, and capturing five machine guns and several prisoners. His gallantry, coolness, and powers of leadership were most marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 67
Date: 3 June 1919