Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Gunner E. Martin, Royal Garrison Artillery

1914 Star, with clasp (26397 Gnr: E. Martin. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (26397 Gnr. E. Martin. R.A.); Imperial Service Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue (Ernest Martin) mounted as worn, nearly very fine and better (4) £100-£140

Ernest Martin was born in Halstead, Essex, in 1886, and attested for the Royal Garrison Artillery at Warley on 3 May 1907. Qualified as Siege Specialist (Layer) 1 June 1910, his Army Service Record confirms service in France from 17 September 1914 to 2 March 1919. Posted to Headquarters of 1st Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery on 12 August 1915, he was later transferred to the Anzac Corps on 12 April 1916, before returning to the U.K. on demobilisation on 28 January 1919.