Lewis George Martin
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | unknown |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 16 Mar 1920 |
| Place of Death | Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 28 years, 8 months |
| Description | 5' 7" (1.70m) tall; weight 146 lbs (66.2 kg); fresh complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair |
| Occupation | orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father Mr George Kerslie Martin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 24501 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Jan 1916 |
| Rank | Driver |
| Unit/Formation | Divisional Ammunition Column 3, Section 2 / 3rd Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 27 Jun 1916 - 25 Aug 1916 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A37 Barambah |
| Date of Return | 1 Jun 1919 - 8 Jul 1919 |
| Ship Returned On | SS Somali |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument | Kelmscott |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1910 labourer at "Survey Camp" in Nelson State Electorate.
War Service
Was sent to Victoria for training as an artilleryman, and there he was allocated to the 3rd Division Ammunition Column, 2nd Section.
On arrival in England the unit spent another 3 months in training in the Lark hill district before moving to France on 24 Nov 1916.
On 23 Feb 1918 Lewis proceeded to the UK for leave, rejoining his unit on 12 Mar 1918. Almost a year later (Jan 1919) he again was granted leave in the UK. On his return from the second leave, he was detached to a Base unit at Le Havre.
Arrived back in Southampton on 3 Apr 1919 on his way home.
Had defective hearing in right ear caused by action near Ypres in Sep 1917, and on his return to Australia was treated for hearing loss in right ear and sore toe (trodden on by a horse during service). Discharged 5th Military District 1 Sep 1919.
Post War
MARTIN.-On March 16, 1920. at Perth, Lewis George, beloved son of Mrs. Rosina Sarah Martin, of Kelmscott, brother of Mrs. F. W. Pickance, Olive, Gertrude, Herbert, William, George and Frank Martin of Kelmscott. Aged 32 years. Deeply regretted.[1]
Lewis had died in the Perth Public Hospital, but cause of death was not disclosed.[2]
References
- ↑ "Family Notices". Western Mail. XXXV, (1,786). Western Australia. 18 March 1920. p. 27. Retrieved 20 July 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "HOSPITAL REPORTS". Sunday Times (Perth) (1159). Western Australia. 21 March 1920. p. 1 (First Section). Retrieved 20 July 2017 – via National Library of Australia.