3662 PTE D.MARTIN 1/NORTH'D.FUS.
David Martin
Born Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1890
Son of Mr D. & Mrs S.Martin
To France 13/8/14 with the 1st Northumberland Fusiliers & was entitled to the 'Aug-Nov 1914' Clasp
10 Days later on 23/8/14 the 1/N.Fus were in action with German forces between Jemappes & Mariette, on the Mons-Conde canal, in the Battle of Mons
KIA F&F 14/9/14 ('officially DIED') in the First Battle of the Aisne, when the Germans attacked in force at dawn, resulting in 2 Northumberland Fusilier Officers & 7 O/Rs KIA plus a further 4 officers & 80 O/Rs wounded
Buried in Vailly British Cemetery, Aisne, France
With copy of his Medal Index Card, plus SDGW & CWGC details
Condition: GVF