Basic Details
Surname
Martin
Forenames
John H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
John Henry
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was originally from Bridlington and was married with 3 children, working at a brass foundry before the war. As a Reservist, he was called up in August 1914 and fought at Mons. He was gassed and wounded 5 times, having 3 operations on his leg for wounds. However, after being transferred to India in January 1917, he died of the leg wound. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
India
Year of death
1918
Month of death
November
Day of death
6
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds