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* [[William John Martin (1893)]] 25 Jun 1916 - 15 Feb 1918 | * [[William John Martin (1893)]] 25 Jun 1916 - 15 Feb 1918 | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:32, 26 March 2021
 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
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