Martin, Cyril Henry

Gosford District Casualties of World War One Bragg, Edmund Allen Martin, Cyril Henry

Service Service Number Number 1494 3355 Killed in Action 19th May 1915 Killed in Action 8th August 1916 Gallipoli Peninsula 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 ENLISTMENT

Liverpool, NSW

PREVIOUS SERVICE NEXT OF KIN

Father;- James Martin, Matcham, via Gosford

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

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. Memorial Plaque & Scroll-317602.

DEPENDANTS PERSONAL EFFECTS

Knife, wallet, photos, cards, testament/

WILL CORRESPONDENCE

Mr J Anderson, Matcham

Gosford Times 8th September 1916 IN MEMORIUM MARTIN- Died of wounds on 8th 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 8th 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 9th August 1917 ROLL OF HONOR MARTIN-In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Cyril Henry, died of wounds in France, August 8th, 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 8th, 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 8th 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 8th, 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 7th August 1919 MARTIN-In loving memory of Cyril Henry Martin, died of wounds in France, 8th 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.

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

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