Historical information
Medals awarded to John Michael Martin, born Bendigo, enlisted No 2396 in the 7th reinforcements 9th Bn AIF on 22.6.1915 in Brisbane, aged 21 years 3 months, embarked for Eygpt 20.8.1915, hospital with Mumps 7.12.1915, rejoin unit 5.12.1915, transfer to 49th Bn 2.4.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, attends 1st ANZAC Bombing School 5.1.1918 - 24.1.1918, WIA 10.8.1918 GSW to right knee severe, amputated, another entry says right thigh, embark for Australia 16.3.1919, discharged medically unfit 12.12.1919.
John Martin was actually John Michael Tilley, Martin was his mothers maiden name, why he enlisted under her name is unclear.
Physical description
Medals, three, with ribbons unmounted.
.1) 1914 - 15 Star.
.2) British War medal 1914 - 19.
.3) Victory medal 1914 - 1919.
Inscriptions & markings
On all three, â2396 Pte J.M.Martin 9/Bn A.I.Fâ
