In memory of

Private

Edward Martin

who died on 29 Sep 1918

Service details
  Conflict WWI
  Service Army
  Unit 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles, Saskatchewan Regiment
  Rank Private
  Service number 1263700
  Date of death 19180929
  Cause of death killed in action
Narrative history
  1263700 Private (1st Canadian Mounted Rifles, Saskatchewan Regiment) Edward Martin (b.1886) of Noremac was KIA 19180929 on the outskirts of Cambrai and is buried at Saint-Olle British cemetery west of Cambrai, Nord, France. He was the son of Thomas and Christina Martin of Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. Edward was born at Closeburn and was farming west of Eston when he was drafted six months before his death.
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Memorial information
  Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration 260 - Newcombe
  Cemetery or memorial location Sainte-Olle British cemetery, Nord, France    

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  Honour roll location(s) Richlea
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Personal information
  Date of birth 18860206
  Place of birth Closeburn, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland    
  Date of enlistment 19180321
  Place of enlistment Regina    
  Residence on enlistment Noremac    
  Occupation farmer
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