Soldier Record
James Martin
Contributed by: Keith Martin, on 2008-11-10
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | James |
| Surname | Martin |
| Year of Birth | 1876 |
| Year of Death | 1914 |
| Regiment | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire |
James's Story
KiA Monday 26th October 1914 during the 1st Battle of Ypres. Wife Sarah died 2 years later leaving 2 young children, James (born 1911) & John (born 1913).
James has never been found but is commemorated and honoured on the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing. Panel 51 & 53.
It is believed that James was recruited through a PALS drive whilst working in Litchfield.
No additional memories have been submitted