Basic Details Surname Martin Forenames Albert John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes CWGC records show Albert John Martin to have been a cook in the Merchant Marine . HMHS Salta sank after hitting a mine on 10th April 1917 on a journey From Southampton to Le Havre . Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMHS Salta Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 10 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated lost his life on HMHS Salta Manner of death reference Other