Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Martin John Henry

Born 10^th April 1898 Waratah Tasmania to James and Elizabeth Alice Martin (nee Shepperd) a labourer who embarked Sydney 14^th June 1917 on board “HMAT Hororata” with the 40^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 30^th August 1918 and is commemorated in the Suzanne Military Cemetery No 3, Francem.

HOW PTE J. H. MARTIN FELL.

Mrs. J. Martin of Waratah has received from Lieut. 0. E. Lawrence, 40th Batt. the following letter, concerning her son. Private John Henry Martin, who was killed in action in France: — I am writing on behalf of all here to express our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your son, Jack, who was killed in action on August 30 while bravely moving forward in front of his platoon in an attack on the enemv positions. He was caught by machine gun fire and instantly killed. He is buried near the river at Curl and his grave is marked with a cross. We all feel the loss of a fine soldier and a good comrade. Corporal J. Monoghan writes: — Being a personal friend of your son, Jack, I consider it my duty to write and extend my sincere sympathy in your loss. I was not with him, being in a different company, but I learned of his death a few hours after it occurred. I went alone and saw his mates that were with him he suffered no pain, as death was instantaneous— he was hit in the forehead by a machine gun bullet. I was present the following day when ho was buried, and everything possible was done. Also as I am in the vicinity his grave will be well cared for Jack and I came away from Tasmania with the same reinforcements, and I always found him one of the very best. I can assure you that the members of his section and platoon feel his death keenly as Jack was a general favorite, and a good soldier.

The North Western Advocate 6^th December 1918

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