Thomas James Benedict Martin

(Confirmed)

Born: 30 December, 1889

Died: 15 October, 1917

Biographical Summary:

Killed in action on 15 October 1917 near Zonnebeke. He was a battalion runner and died from gun shot wounds.

His battalion suffered very heavy casualties in the First Battle of Passchendaele on 12 October 1917 and over subsequent days, until it was relieved on 19 October. 

His widow received one of the Lest We Forget cottages built in Quakers Road, Mosman.  [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Thomas James Benedict Martin

Service Number: 2812

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 30 December, 1889 in Pyrmont, NSW, Australia

Death Records:

• 15 October, 1917 in Zonnebeke

Life Events:

• Enlisted at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Relationships:

• father - Francis Martin
• mother - Mary Elizabeth Murray
• wife - Dulcie Kathleen Perrin

Organisations:

• Member of - 34th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Martin Thomas James Benedict SERN 28 POB Sydney NSW POE Sydney NSW NOK W Martin Dulcie Kathleen (Item)
• Discovering Anzacs Thomas James Benedict Martin (Webpage)
• Find War Dead MARTIN THOMAS JAMES BENEDICT (Webpage)
• Roll of Honour Thomas James Benedict Martin (Webpage)
• Red Cross Wounded and Missing Thomas James Benedict Martin (Webpage)

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