Sidney MARTIN

Regimental number12/588
Place of birthManchester, England
AddressAoroa
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinT Martin, 7 Milford Street, Ponsonby, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankGNR
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery
FateDied of injuries 19 March 1918
Place of burialWiakumete Cemetery (Protestant Section, Area B, Row 1, Grave No 50), Auckland
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Father: Mr J. Martin, 26 Beresford Street, Moss Side, Manchester, England
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body