| Surname: | Martin |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Acting Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 7681374 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. first served abroad(1) France, 16/12/1915. Enlisted in the Training Reserve, No. 1336 & No 10996, transferred to East Lancashire Regiment, No. 13785, transferred to MFP, No 1336? and P/10996 and 7681374. Info from two Pension Index Cards:- Martin, DCM, Herbert, A/Sgt, MFP, No. 7681374, E Lancs, 13785, Trg Reserve, 1336 and 10996, 31/3/22 to discharge, 3/MM/18214, ANos 13785. 10996, 25/5/22, 41070F, 31/5/22, ED 1753, Stamp: Ad - , 20/10, from 1/4/22 to 7/11/22, Chelsea No. MVP.3038, received 23/5/1922. Also:- £/MM/18214. Martin (DCM), Herbert, MFP, 1336, 7681374, A/Sgt, Charge Carried to Dummy, 4/7/34. Herbert Martin. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29760 Page: 9297 Sept. 22, 1916) |
| Citation: | Awarded as Pte. East Lancashire Regiment, No. 13786, (LG 22/9/16).Citation: 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. |