| Place | Europe: Western Front |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL42164.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1920 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Victory Medal : Private R J Martin, 12th Battalion, AIF
Description
Victory Medal impressed on the edge with the recipient's details.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of Private R J Martin, 12th Battalion, AIF. Born in Laura, South Australian in 1891, Roy John Martin was working as a labourer when he enlisted in the AIF on 30 November 1914. 1352 Private R J Martin embarked aboard (A50) HMAT Itonus at Adelaide on 15 February 1915 with the 3rd Reinforcements to the 12th Battalion, AIF.
Martin served on Gallipoli and received a gun shot wound to the head on 12 July 1915. He was evacuated to Malta and then to England. After treatment at 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Harefield, Middlesex, Martin embarked for Australia aboard HS Runic in November 1915. He received his discharge from the AIF in February 1916.