james charles martin

By Ayansa

  • Consent to Enlist

    After threatening to run away from home, his mum signed a consent form for James to enlist underaged.

  • Enlistment

    James claimed to be 18 years of age when he handed in his mum's consent form to Melbourne Town Hall, they had called him the 'fittest specimen' they had seen all day.

  • Departure

    After two months of training in Seymour, Martin's battalion finally left for Berrima, Egypt.

  • Arrival

    After a long voyage, the 21st Battalion had landed in Egypt and set up camp.

  • Gallipoli Arrival

    After many complications, Martin and his Battalion arrived in Gallipoli to relieve the 8th Battalion from the horrible conditions.

  • Death

    Contracting typhoid fever, James collapsed and was sent to the medic where he died a few hours later due to heart failure.