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Post by shred on May 30, 2012 21:13:24 GMT
The attached picture (or a copy) hangs in the Pendleton Royal British Legion. Martin was born in Northwich in 1893 of Irish parents and moved to Salford at 17. He signed up in 1914, and was with 179 Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, Pendleton, Salford before serving in France. He won the Distinguished Conduct Medal 'for great gallantry and devotion to duty, near Raillencourt, France, on night of 3/4th November 1918 while manning an observation post. The area was being heavily shelled and numerous casualties caused. He voluntarily helped a neighbouring observation post to establish visual communication from an exposed position, and remained there working a lamp until he was severely wounded'. He had three children. He never talked about the war or his medals. He lived Salford until his death in 1960 at the age of 67, two years before the birth of his grandson Graham. Martin's first wife Leah died in childbirth in 1933 during the birth of her third child. He remarried and had another son Dennis. He is buried at Weaste Cemetery, Salford next to his first wife, Leah. Martin's grandson Graham still tends his grave. www.europeana1914-1918.eu/fr/contributions/3248A family member would like the following details to be noted:Just to correct my grandads details. His first wife died having 3 children jack leah and grace. He then married elenor my nana they had Cathrine and Dennis.cathrine is still living and Dennis died many years ago. I am andrea his grandaughter and the family all live in Wales. Attachments:
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Post by flumpycustard on Aug 4, 2014 23:15:44 GMT
The attached picture (or a copy) hangs in the Pendleton Royal British Legion. Martin was born in Northwich in 1893 of Irish parents and moved to Salford at 17. He signed up in 1914, and was with 179 Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, Pendleton, Salford before serving in France. He won the Distinguished Conduct Medal 'for great gallantry and devotion to duty, near Raillencourt, France, on night of 3/4th November 1918 while manning an observation post. The area was being heavily shelled and numerous casualties caused. He voluntarily helped a neighbouring observation post to establish visual communication from an exposed position, and remained there working a lamp until he was severely wounded'. He had three children. He never talked about the war or his medals. He lived Salford until his death in 1960 at the age of 67, two years before the birth of his grandson Graham. Martin's first wife Leah died in childbirth in 1933 during the birth of her third child. He remarried and had another son Dennis. He is buried at Weaste Cemetery, Salford next to his first wife, Leah. Martin's grandson Graham still tends his grave. www.europeana1914-1918.eu/fr/contributions/3248
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Post by flumpycustard on Aug 4, 2014 23:17:05 GMT
The attached picture (or a copy) hangs in the Pendleton Royal British Legion. Martin was born in Northwich in 1893 of Irish parents and moved to Salford at 17. He signed up in 1914, and was with 179 Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, Pendleton, Salford before serving in France. He won the Distinguished Conduct Medal 'for great gallantry and devotion to duty, near Raillencourt, France, on night of 3/4th November 1918 while manning an observation post. The area was being heavily shelled and numerous casualties caused. He voluntarily helped a neighbouring observation post to establish visual communication from an exposed position, and remained there working a lamp until he was severely wounded'. He had three children. He never talked about the war or his medals. He lived Salford until his death in 1960 at the age of 67, two years before the birth of his grandson Graham. Martin's first wife Leah died in childbirth in 1933 during the birth of her third child. He remarried and had another son Dennis. He is buried at Weaste Cemetery, Salford next to his first wife, Leah. Martin's grandson Graham still tends his grave. www.europeana1914-1918.eu/fr/contributions/3248[b Hi, this is my great grandad, he remarried and also had a daughter Catherine who is my Nanna and sister to Dennis.
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Post by shred on Aug 5, 2014 17:44:03 GMT
Hi Flumpy,
Thank you for posting, you must be very proud of your Great Granddad.
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Post by flumpycustard on Aug 6, 2014 17:06:49 GMT
Very proud. I want to get in touch with Graham. As I want them to know that Martin has a daughter who is Dennis's sister who is still alive. She is my Nanna. And they have an extended family in Wales.
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Post by shred on Aug 6, 2014 20:20:59 GMT
Flumpy,
I have called my father who is a member of the club where the picture hangs. He will make some enquiries and get back to me soon, please be patient as most of the members only attend the club at weekend.
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Post by flumpy on Aug 9, 2014 16:48:09 GMT
Very proud. I want to get in touch with Graham. As I want them to know that Martin has a daughter who is Dennis's sister who is still alive. She is my Nanna. And they have an extended family in Wales. That's great thank you
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Post by flumpy on Aug 18, 2014 23:54:11 GMT
Very proud. I want to get in touch with Graham. As I want them to know that Martin has a daughter who is Dennis's sister who is still alive. She is my Nanna. And they have an extended family in Wales. That's great thank you Did you have any luck?
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Post by shred on Aug 19, 2014 18:01:13 GMT
Sorry, not yet.
The thinking at the moment is that a member of the Lancashire Fusiliers veterans, who meet at the club once a month, may have brought the picture to the club. My father will ask during their next meeting. I will keep you updated.
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Post by graeme on Nov 6, 2018 21:35:45 GMT
Just passed the date of this soldiers brave action. Hard to believe 100 years ago. May he rest in peace Is the Pendleton club still open? Also ,is the mans grave still tended?
thanks
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Post by mrsmole on Nov 7, 2018 11:11:03 GMT
The attached picture (or a copy) hangs in the Pendleton Royal British Legion. Martin was born in Northwich in 1893 of Irish parents and moved to Salford at 17. He signed up in 1914, and was with 179 Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, Pendleton, Salford before serving in France. He won the Distinguished Conduct Medal 'for great gallantry and devotion to duty, near Raillencourt, France, on night of 3/4th November 1918 while manning an observation post. The area was being heavily shelled and numerous casualties caused. He voluntarily helped a neighbouring observation post to establish visual communication from an exposed position, and remained there working a lamp until he was severely wounded'. He had three children. He never talked about the war or his medals. He lived Salford until his death in 1960 at the age of 67, two years before the birth of his grandson Graham. Martin's first wife Leah died in childbirth in 1933 during the birth of her third child. He remarried and had another son Dennis. He is buried at Weaste Cemetery, Salford next to his first wife, Leah. Martin's grandson Graham still tends his grave. www.europeana1914-1918.eu/fr/contributions/3248
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Post by mrsmole on Nov 7, 2018 11:19:37 GMT
Just to correct my grandads details. His first wife died having 3 children jack leah and grace. He then married elenor my nana they had Cathrine and Dennis.cathrine is still living and Dennis died many years ago. I am andrea his grandaughter and the family all live in Wales.
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Post by mrsmole on Nov 7, 2018 14:05:35 GMT
Just passed the date of this soldiers brave action. Hard to believe 100 years ago. May he rest in peace Is the Pendleton club this open? Also ,is the mans grave still tended? thanks
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Post by mrsmole on Nov 7, 2018 14:06:48 GMT
I believe that's a yes to both questions.
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