Name: |
MARTIN |
Given Name: |
JAMES |
Initials: |
J |
Service No: |
5132 |
Rank: |
PrivateOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Infantry |
Unit: |
4th Regt.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1918-11-28Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
52 |
Cause of Death: |
Died of pleurisy and syncope |
Decorations: |
Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal |
Citations: |
From RHS - Martin, James - Case 39242 - On the 3rd June 1912, George Collin fell overboard from a fishing boat some 12 miles off Burnmouth, there being a heavy sea running at the time. Martin jumped after him, and, having caught him, they were got on board after being twenty minutes in the water. |
Additional
Information: |
Son of James Martin, of Gallatown, Scotland. Husband of Eva Pretoria Martin. Born Gallatown, Scotland. Acaretaker of landbank. Served in Nile Expedition (1885), Chitral Campaign (1895), Gold Coast Expedition (1896 8), and the South African Campaign. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Awarded the Royal Humane Society's Medal. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2024-06-15
