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Canada. A Memorial Cross To Pte Martin, 70Th Bn, Succumbed To Myocarditis And Endocarditis
Canada. A Memorial Cross To Pte Martin, 70Th Bn, Succumbed To Myocarditis And Endocarditis
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Canada; George V. (123065 Pte J. MARTIN) naming is officially engraved, sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, along with a partial original neck ribbon, ribbon has slight discolouration and is frayed at one end. Extremely fine condition.
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James Martin was born in Chatham, Ontario on December 20, 1876. He resided in London, Ontario with his wife Maud and was employed as a baker before enlisting with the Canadian Infantry on September 27, 1915. He joined the 70th Battalion and arrived in England on May 5, 1916. He was admitted into the Moore Barracks Hospital on June 17, 1916 due to serious illness. His medical records state: “First noticed dizziness & wind belching for about 3 mos. Then 1 mon ago began to have shortness of breath on mounting hills; a sore feeling started in epigastrium about same time, very sore, but never sharp pain. There seemed to be a hump there also. Was sent into brigade hospital two weeks ago. Was troubled with shortness of breath very much would have to jump up out of bed to get his breath. Coughed a lot while there & this would cause pain in his abdomen. Vomited four days ago no blood. Again last night. No nausea. Has been taking nourishment well since being sick. Bowels fairly regular, no blood. Urine gives no symptoms. Says legs are swollen. Has lost some weight.” Pte Martine died at 6:00am on July 13 1916, after being diagnosed with myocarditis and endocarditis.
Memorial Crosses were received by his mother, Pheobe Martin in Chatham, and his widow. Pte Martin is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery, Kent, grave reference: P.423 and is commemorated on page 133 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
Canada; George V. (123065 Pte J. MARTIN) naming is officially engraved, sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, along with a partial original neck ribbon, ribbon has slight discolouration and is frayed at one end. Extremely fine condition.
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James Martin was born in Chatham, Ontario on December 20, 1876. He resided in London, Ontario with his wife Maud and was employed as a baker before enlisting with the Canadian Infantry on September 27, 1915. He joined the 70th Battalion and arrived in England on May 5, 1916. He was admitted into the Moore Barracks Hospital on June 17, 1916 due to serious illness. His medical records state: “First noticed dizziness & wind belching for about 3 mos. Then 1 mon ago began to have shortness of breath on mounting hills; a sore feeling started in epigastrium about same time, very sore, but never sharp pain. There seemed to be a hump there also. Was sent into brigade hospital two weeks ago. Was troubled with shortness of breath very much would have to jump up out of bed to get his breath. Coughed a lot while there & this would cause pain in his abdomen. Vomited four days ago no blood. Again last night. No nausea. Has been taking nourishment well since being sick. Bowels fairly regular, no blood. Urine gives no symptoms. Says legs are swollen. Has lost some weight.” Pte Martine died at 6:00am on July 13 1916, after being diagnosed with myocarditis and endocarditis.
Memorial Crosses were received by his mother, Pheobe Martin in Chatham, and his widow. Pte Martin is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery, Kent, grave reference: P.423 and is commemorated on page 133 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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