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William John Joseph Martin

In memory of:

Private William John Joseph Martin

November 2, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

132787

Age:

19

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

73rd Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

December 21, 1896

Son of Benjamin Wallace Scott and Mary Rose Anna Alain Scott, of 47, des Franciscains St., Quebcc.

Commemorated on Page 133 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

I. C. 13.

Location:

Varennes is a village in the Department of the Somme, a little way south of the Doullens-Albert road. It is 11 kilometres from Albert and 18 kilometres from Amiens. The Communal Cemetery is on the north side of the road to Leavillers, less than one kilometre from Varennes Church and the VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY is opposite it, across a side road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Collection– The collection of artifacts and service medals of William John Joseph Martin. Included is the original 73rd Battalion Musketry training Manuel, in addition to Martins Identity Disc and Canadian Memorial Cross.

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    Collection – The collection of artifacts and service medals of William John Joseph Martin. Included is the original 73rd Battalion Musketry training Manuel, in addition to Martins Identity Disc and Canadian Memorial Cross.
  • Close up of Medals– Detail of the service medals and Identity Disc of William John Joseph Martin.

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    Close up of Medals
    Close up of Medals – Detail of the service medals and Identity Disc of William John Joseph Martin.
  • Memorial Plaque– Detail of the Memorial Plaque awarded to the family of William John Joseph Martin.

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – Detail of the Memorial Plaque awarded to the family of William John Joseph Martin.
  • Photo of William Martin– Photo taken from "A Short History and Photographic Record of the 73rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, Royal Highlanders of Canada" Page 41. 'D' Company. No. 15 Platoon.

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    Photo of William Martin
    Photo of William Martin – Photo taken from "A Short History and Photographic Record of the 73rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, Royal Highlanders of Canada" Page 41. 'D' Company. No. 15 Platoon.
  • Attestation Paper– Source: Library and Archives Canada

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    Attestation Paper
    Attestation Paper – Source: Library and Archives Canada
  • Attestation Papers (Reverse)

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    Attestation Papers (Reverse)
    Attestation Papers (Reverse)

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