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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Martin
Initials:H
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/10996
Notes:MFP. D.C.M. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/12/1915 to 9/7/1916. Formerly Pte. 7 East Lancashire Regt. No. 13785. See No. 7681374 A/Sgt H Martin, MFP.
Herbert Martin.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29760 Page: 9297 Sept. 22, 1916)
Citation: 13785 Pte. H. Martin, East Lancashire Regiment. For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He led his bombers against the enemy's trench under severe machine gun fire. It was largely due to his cool pluck that the enemy were driven back and 340 yards of trench captured and held.