Alfreton (Lea Brooks) Cemetery
Ex-BSM. Born at Alfreton. Eldest son of Henry &
Emily Martin. Husband of Miss Brehaut of Paris St, St
Peter Port, Guernsey.
Died at Aldershot, aged 31 years
10777 B.S.M. Henry Martin (Battery Sergeant Major,
Royal Garrison Artillery), London Gazette No. 30251,
page 8837, dated 25th August 1917
D.C.M. Citation
10777 B.S.M. H. Martin, R.G.A.
Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty when his battery's billets and gun positions were
subjected to an intense bombardment. He rendered most
valuable assistance in salving ammunition from a dump
nwhich was afterwards set on fire, personally removing
the cartridges whilst the roof of the building was burning,
and setting a splendid example of fearlessness and disregard
for danger.
Mentioned in Despatches – LG 11.12.17 Page 12076
Commonwealth
War Graves Commission Record
