| Surname: | Martin |
| Initials: | W C |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 5948753 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in the Beds & Herts Regt, 1/12/42transferred to CMP. 13/11/46 to class Z (T) reserve. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 10/11/16 at Finchley, London, He enlisted 13/11/34 at Bedford, Residence Luton, Beds. Occupation Packer. Military Conduct Exemplary. Testimonial. Honest, sober, clean, smart and intelligent NCO, who is very capable, thoroughly trustworthy, takes a great interest in his work so hard and is recommended as a willing and reliable man. He served Home 13/11/34 to 8/3/36, Egypt 9/3/36 to 9/6/36, Palestine 10/6/36 to 3/12/36, Home * 4/12/36 to 22/1/37, India 23/1/37 to 10/10/38, Palestine 11/10/38 to 18/7/39, Egypt 19/7/39 to 21/12/39, Palestine 22/12/39 to 28/4/41, Egypt 29/3/41 to 23/5/42, India 24/5/42 to 6/11/43, Home 7/11/43 to 2/4/46, Army B Reserve 3/4/46. *to be counted as foreign service. 26/11/42 attached to 70 Div Pro Coy, 1/12/42 transferred to CMP, 7/11/43 to CMP Depot, 9/12/43 to London District Pro Coy. 6/2/50 He was awarded the GSM 1918 clasp Palestine, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 143 Brownlow Road, New Southgate, London N 11. and 66 Burton road, Brixton, London S W 9. Walter Charles Martin. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | General Service Medal 1918 (London Gazette: WO 100/505 Page: 17 May 23, 1940) |
| Citation: | 5948793 Pte Martin W C, 2 Beds & Herts Regt Clasp Palestine. Army Order 247 of 1939. |
| Decoration: | General Service Medal 1918 (London Gazette: WO 100/505 Page: 45 March 12, 1940) |
| Citation: | 5948793 L/Cpl Martin W G, 1 Beds & Herts Regt, Clasp Palestine, note See FO17 all details lined through. Army Order 247 of 1939. |