MCMARTIN, Edward Victor
| Service Number: | 2694 |
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| Enlisted: | 8 August 1916, Melbourne, Vic. |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 59th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Yanac, Vic., 1892 |
| Home Town: | Yanac, Hindmarsh, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Natural Causes, Netherby, Vic., 27 August 1982 |
| Cemetery: |
Netherby Cemetery, Victoria Plot 177 CE |
| Memorials: | Netherby Baker State School Roll of Honor |
World War 1 Service
| 8 Aug 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2694, 59th Infantry Battalion, Melbourne, Vic. | |
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| 2 Oct 1916: | Involvement Private, 2694, 59th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '20' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Nestor embarkation_ship_number: A71 public_note: '' | |
| 2 Oct 1916: | Embarked Private, 2694, 59th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Nestor, Melbourne |
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Military Medal
'For conspicuous daring and initiative near HARBONNIERES, East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 8th August 1918. His Company came under close artillery fire soon after the advance commenced, from a battery of four guns. By crawling forward he succeeded in working to the flanks of the battery and brought his Lewis gun into action and prevented the enemy gunners from manning their guns until his platoon came up and dealt with the crews. Throughout the operations of 8th and 9th August 1918 he has been untiring in his efforts, never once having left his gun for a rest. He has at all times displayed great gallantry and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919