A. MARTIN, 19 October 1914
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Alfred Martin
Born:
14 Av 5637 (24 July 1877)
Died:
29 Tishri 5675 (19 October 1914)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
MAR4426
Other first name:
Abraham
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
14 Av 5637 (24 July 1877)
Death
Date of death:
29 Tishri 5675 (19 October 1914)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
Ypres
Cause of death:
Killed in Action
Basic Information
JC 27th Nov 1914
JC 27th Nov 1914
Places
Addresses
11 Conaut's Place Whitechapel, London (1881)
62 St George Street, (1882)
1 Abenbury Street Wrexham (1911)
Address on Forces War Records:
45 Tredgar Road London
Schools
Name:
Spanish and Portuguese School
The Jewish Chronicle, 27 November 1914
Sergt Martin was a pupil at the Orphan School of the Spanish and Portuguese Congregation. At the age of sixteen he joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and was sent to India where he became Mason through good conduct. He served through the Boer War. Four years ago he married GHrace Miranda of 45 Tredegar Road, Bow. Last June he finished his service and was about to receive his discharge on his return from Malta. On the outbreak oif the war however, he was called up and sent to the front. He reveibed a fatal wound during a bayonet charge at Ypres on the 19th of last month. Sergt. Martin was the proud possessor of the good conduct medal.
Family
Spouse
Grace de Miranda (female)
Other surname / Maiden name:
Martin
Children
David Martin (male)
Parents
Mother: Elizabeth (female)
Family
Soldiers effects,
Soldiers effects,
Homefront
Military Record
Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
5169
Rank at discharge/death:
Sgt.
Assignments
Regiment:
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Battalion/unit:
1st
Posting:
India
Campaigns:
Boer War
Medals:
Good Conduct Medal
Campaigns:
Battle of Ypres
Roll of Honour
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