Identity
Title
Forenames
John AWMM
Surname
Martin AWMM
Ingoa
Also known as
Martyn AWMM
Service number
WWI 14455 AWMM
Gender
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Hapū
Waka
Rohe
Religion
Civilian life
Birth
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Address before enlistment
Post war occupation
Next of kin on embarkation
Mrs Violet Martin (wife), care of Mrs M. Fraser, Commercial Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand AWMM
Relationship status
Service
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Liberation Repatriation
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Biographical information
John Martin was the son of Mrs. J. Martyn, of Princess Street, Cambridge, New Zealand, Husband of Elsie Martyn.
Husband of Elsie Martyn
"Whose death occurred under particularly sad circumstances, offered his services to the country in the very early stages of the war, but for certain family reasons was placed on the reserve list. He was eventually called up, and went into camp with the 14th Reinforcements, joining the Wellington Infantry Battalion. His training was practically finished, when he contracted measles, from which he was rapidly recovering when meningitis ensued, proving fatal in a very short time. He came here in 1903, and on leaving, returned to work on the farm at his home near Cambridge, taking up land on his own account a few years later. His body was brought home and laid to rest in the little churchyard at Tamahere. During his short military career he was much beloved by his fellow men." (In Memoriam, 1914-1918 [Wanganui Collegiate School])
Surname is recorded as Martin on Nominal Roll and Archives New Zealand , Martyn in CWGC. AWMM
Memorials
Memorial name
- Cambridge War Memorial, Queen Street, Cambridge, New Zealand AWMM
- Hautapu RSA Memorial 1914-1918 and 1939-1945, Leamington, Cambridge AWMM
- Cambridge Cenotaph, Victoria St, Cambridge 3434 AWMM
- Cambridge World War One War Memorials AWMM
- Auckland War Memorial Museum, World War 1 Hall of Memories AWMM
Roll of Honour
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John Martin
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I lay a Poppy in memory of a brave soldier who served, died and carried the MARTYN name. You will be honoured and remembered always. Rest In Peace … Ian D. Martyn
Public - Ian - 16 October 2015
Sources
External links
Documents
- In Memoriam, 1914-1918. (1919).Wanganui, N.Z.: Collegiate School. AWMM
- New Zealand Army Expeditionary Force. (1917). Nominal Rolls of New Zealand Expeditionary Force Volume II. Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM
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| Date | Name | Location | Relationship | Contact |
| 16 October 2015 | Ian | Nelson | Other |
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