351710Martyn, Athelstan Markham1public2013-01-27 13:45:332021-03-02 15:50:1920MartynAthelstan Markham22665MARTYN ATHELSTAN MARKHAM.pdf [ file_data/pdfs_from_BOR pdf 31503 ]A.M.C.M.G., D.S.O., C. de G., B.E. : Colonel, C.R.E., Australian Corps, and 1st Division; and 2nd Field Coy., Engineers, A.I.F., Gallipoli, France and England. Enlisting 31st August, 1914, and sailing 21st October, served from the Landing at Anzac until evacuated to Egypt 14th September, being Acting C.O. 1st Divisional Engineers from 15th May. Returning to Anzac 19th November as lieutenant-colonel and C.O., remained there until the Evacuation. Crossing to France 22nd March, 1916, continued as C.R.E., taking part in all actions, including Pozieres and Passchendaele, until 4th April, 1918, when transferred to England to command Engineers Training Depot at Brightlingsea. Returning to France as C.R.E. Australian Corps Troops 5th July, took part in Great Advance of 8th August and on 17th November was appointed Chief Engineer, Australian Corps, serving until demobilisation. Promoted major, 17th September, 1914; temporary lieutenant-colonel, 26th July and lieutenant-colonel, 19th November, 1915; temporary colonel, 17th November, 1918. Made a C.M.G. in 1918, awarded D.S.O. 14th January, 1916, and Croix de Guerre avec palme and Mentioned in Despatches five times. Member S.U. Scouts, 1903-07. R.A. Engineers, 1908-14. Base Commandant, W.A. (Brigadier), A.M.F., 1931-35. Early education at The Armidale School.2090327Martyn A.M. : Engineering.B.E., 1905, University of Sydney1710528Martyn A.M. : Croix de Guerre avec palme 19161717428Martyn A.M. : C.M.G. 26 Sep 19171717528Martyn A.M. : D.S.O. 14 Jan 19161767428Martyn A.M. : Mentioned in Despatches1818724Martyn A.M. : Military and health.Enlisted 31 Aug 19145924424Martyn A.M. : Specific terms.Retired 1 Jun 1941 - @ South Australia --
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Australia5928524Martyn A.M. : Relationships.Married 21 Oct 1916 - @ St Mary Abbott's Church [ Kensington England ]2907129Martyn A.M. :: Colonel [ Gallipoli, France, Wingate, England ]2404131Martyn, A.M. : The Armidale School3560150001.jpg [ scanned_images/MARTYN_Athelstan Markham 1/ jpg 1043714 ]356025MARTYN_Athelstan Markham 1.pdf [ scanned_images/MARTYN_Athelstan Markham 1/ pdf 21129886 ]3560350001.jpg [ scanned_images/MARTYN_Athelstan Markham 2/ jpg 642786 ]3560450002.jpg [ scanned_images/MARTYN_Athelstan Markham 2/ jpg 546431 ]356055MARTYN_Athelstan Markham 2.pdf [ scanned_images/MARTYN_Athelstan Markham 2/ pdf 27468254 ]4056324Martyn A.M. : Life.Birth 5 Jun 1881 - @ Armidale [ NSW Australia ]4056433Martyn A.M. : Death 4 Nov 1956 @ South Australia --
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AustraliaListed on UWA Roll of Honour under Convocation75075923837Martyn A.M. : Military Engineer 1906 - Royal Australian Engineers @ Queensland [ QLD Australia ]5923937Martyn A.M. : Military Engineer 1906 - Royal Australian Engineers @ Camberwell [ VIC Australia ]5924037Martyn A.M. : Instructor in Military Engineering and Surveying 1920 - 1924 Australian Military Forces @ Royal Military College [ Duntroon, ACT Australia ]5924137Martyn A.M. : Commandant 1932 - Australian Military Forces @ Pearce, Western Australia --
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Australia5924337Martyn A.M. : Commandant 1936 - Australian Military Forces @ Salisbury --
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Australiahttp://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/records/343963https://www.awm.gov.au/people/roll-search/honours_and_awards/?preferred_name=athelstan+martyn&service_number=&unit=&conflict=First+World+War%2C+1914-1918&op=Search&roll_type=RecommendationsSU Scouts 1901 -4705414Listed on UWA Roll of Honour under Convocation587753153253253260958970
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