martin, cyril henry

Gosford District Casualties of World War One

Bragg, Edmund Allen Service Number 1494

Killed in Action 19th May 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula

Gosford District Casualties of World War One

Martin, Cyril Henry Service Number 3355

Killed in Action 8th August 1916 No. 8 Clearing Stationary Hospital, France

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NAME Martin, Cyril Henry

SERVICE NO 3355

UNIT 2nd

Battalion/11th Rienfs.

RANK Private

AGE at Enlistment 21 yrs 10 mths

PLACE OF BIRTH Smithfield, NSW

ADDRESS

OCCUPATION Labourer

DATE OF ENLISTMENT 21 Jan 1917

PLACE OF ENLIST-MENT

Liverpool, NSW

PREVIOUS SERVICE

NEXT OF KIN Father;- James Martin, Matcham, via Gosford

PHYSICAL DESCRIP-TION

Height-5’ 6”. Weight-142lbs. Chest-32½-35

Complexion-Fair. Eyes-Blue. Hair-Brown.

RELIGION C/E

EMBARKED

DISEMBARKED

NOTES

WOUNDED/ILLNESS 19 Jul 1916- GSW L/Shoulder & Back.

DIED 8 Aug 1916- No 8 Clearing Stationary Hosp. France

BURIED 8 Aug 1916- Wimereux Cemetery, 5 miles N of Boulogne, Gve 1011 by Rev T S Goudge. Changed to Plot 1 Row P Gve 11.

MEDALS 1914-15 Star-26240, British War Medal-23070, Victory Medal-22901. Memo-rial Plaque & Scroll-317602.

DEPENDANTS

PERSONAL EFFECTS Knife, wallet, photos, cards, testament/

WILL

CORRESPONDENCE Mr J Anderson, Matcham

Gosford Times 8

th September 1916

IN MEMORIUM MARTIN- Died of wounds on 8

th August, 1916, in France,

Cyril Martin, aged 22 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Matcham. Somewhere in France he is lying, Somewhere in France he fell. He died for the cause of England, And the honor of Englishmen. Inserted by his sorrowing father and mother.

IN MEMORIUM MARTIN- Died of wounds on 8

th August, 1916, in France,

Cyril Martin, Aged 22 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Matcham Sadly a sister’s thinking Of her soldier brother brave, Who fell for the cause of Freedom, And lies in a hero’s grave. Inserted by his loving sisters, Vena and Muriel.

Gosford Times 9

th August 1917

ROLL OF HONOR MARTIN-In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Cyril Henry, died of wounds in France, August 8

th, 1916. Aged 22

years. To-day as we look at your photo, A soldier so brave and true; Do you know our hearts are aching, And longing dear Cyril for you. Somewhere in France you are sleeping, We know that you fought brave and true; You fought for your King and country, And the flag of the red, white and Blue. Inserted by his loving mother and father, and brothers, Will Ern and Frank.

ROLL OF HONOR MARTIN-In loving memory of our dear brother Cyril Henry, died of wounds in France , August 8

th, 1916. Aged 22 years.

Far away on the filed of battle, There midst the shot and shell. In defence of those he loved dearly, Our darling brother fell. He fought , and for Australia Lasting glory won; And so, though sore at heart, we say O, Lord, thy will be done.

Gosford Times 8

th August 1918

ROLL OF HONOR MARTIN-In loving memory of our dear son and brother Private C.H. Martin, died of wounds in France, August 8

th, 1915. Aged

23 years. He sleeps beside his comrades, In a hallowed grave unknown; But his name is written in letters of love, In hearts he left at home. May the heavenly winds blow softly, O’er that sweet hallowed spot; Though the sea divides his grave from us’ He will never be forgot. Inserted by his sorrowing parents, and sisters,

Maggie, Venie and Muriel.

Gosford Times 7

th August 1919

MARTIN-In loving memory of Cyril Henry Martin, died of wounds in France, 8

th August, 1916. Aged 22 years.

Though nothing can the loss replace, A sear one taken from our side; Yet in our sorrow we rejoice To think ‘twas nobly that he died. Life’s highest mission he fulfilled, And bravely answered duty’s call To fight for liberty and right, And battle for oppression’s fall. Inserted by his loving mother and father E. and J. Martin, Wamberal MARTIN-In loving memory of Cyril Henry Martin, died of wounds in France,

8th August, 1916. Aged 22 years.

He fell a hero in the deadly strife, For King and Country he laid down his life; Fame was achieved, and he done his share To win those laurels, rich and rare, Which now adorn Australia’s loyal race, Not even time, his glory can efface. Inserted by his loving sisters, Vena and Muriel.

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 2017580

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