Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Sydney Martin
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 1914
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 45048
- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
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Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1897
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 26 Leonard St, Perth
- Occupation: Engine Sheds, Perth
- Mother:
- Father:
George Martin, 7 Kings Rd, Dundee
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- Spouse:
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- Age at Death:
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More about Sydney Martin
Sidney Martin Highland Light Infantry
Private Sidney Martin, H.L.I., son of Mr George Martin, 7 King’s Road, is lying dangerously ill in a French hospital as the result of gunshot wounds in the right leg. Private Martin enlisted in the A.S.C. in 1914, and was later transferred to the H.L.I. He has been at the front for eighteen months, and was home on leave only a month ago. Pte. Martin is 21 years of age, and was formerly employed at the engine sheds at Perth.
Dundee Courier 9th October 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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