| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 123065 |
| Unit # | 70th battalion |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 123065 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5984 – 9, Item: 201785, PDF: B5984-SO09. Date of Birth 20/12/1876 at Chatham, ON. Married to Maude Martin of 134 Elizabeth, Street, Chatham. Later moved to 12 Wilson Ave., Chatham. A baker. Attestation 2/09/1915 at London, ON. to 70th Bn.
Age: 38 yrs. 8 mths., Height: 5’9 ½”, Girth: 39” , Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Hazel, Hair: Dark Brown, Weight 155 #. Medical 2/09/15 at London, ON. “Fit”.
James Martin: 70th Bn. Theatre: England ONLY. Date of Service: 5/05/16.
Private Martin left London on Good Friday 1916, sailing on the Lapland.
He was in England three months before he died, July 13, 1916, in Shorncliffe Hospital of heart trouble.
27/06/16 to Moore Barracks reported ill with Myocarditis 13/07/16. Moore Barracks Myocarditis & Endocardites. Martin James , 70th V+Bn. – B Coy. admitted 25/06/16 died at 6:00 AM, 13/07/16. Age 39 yrs. Admitted 26/06/16 (had been with 70th Bn. from 2/09/15 to May 1916. Died at Moore Barracks Hospital, Shornecliff 13/07/16.
MARTIN, JAMES Initials: J Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment: Canadian Infantry Unit Text: 70th Bn. Age: 39, DOD – Date of Death: 13/07/1916 Service No: 123065 Additional information: Husband of Maud Martin, of 66, Forest St., Chatham, Ontario. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: P. 423. Cemetery: SHORNCLIFFE MILITARY CEMETERY
The Memorial Cross went to James mother Mrs. Phoebe Martain, 67 Grand Ave. Chatham, ON. Maude was also received a Memorial Cross along with the Memria Scroll June 7th and Plaque 6/04/22.
Maude was living at 66 Forest St., Chatham, ON. and she received $116.00 from the War Service – Gratuity – Dependents of Deceased.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Cenotaph | Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham |
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919, 14/07/16, 3/08/16), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5984 - 9, CDP (14/07/16, 3/08/16), CVWM, LAC |
| Supplemental Information | Children: Mildred Ilene, Thomas J., Margaret G., William R., Doris M. Age: 39, DOD - Date of Death: 13/07/1916 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: P. 423. Cemetery: SHORNCLIFFE MILITARY CEMETERY |
| Height | 5'9 1/2" |
| Weight | 155 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Hazel |
| Age | 38 yrs. 8 mths. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Dark Brown |
| Race | White |
| Birthplace | 20/12/1876 at Chatham, ON. |
| Religion | Anglican |
| Last Place of Employment | Fawkes' Bakery |
| Average Earnings | 18/wk |
| Marital Status | married |
| When Enlisted | June 1915 |
| Where Enlisted | London, ON |
| Allowance from Patriotic Fund | 30/mth |
| Next of Kin | Wife: Mrs. Maude Martin, Chatham |
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