Martin War legacy

By Ainslee Dennis
Updated April 23 2014 - 10:24am, first published 12:00am
Kristian Martin (front) with his proud parents, Nik and Sarah and sister, Kianah (centre). The Cundletown Public School student is holding his great great uncle Percy Martin s military medal, which he will carry at Taree s Anzac Day march on Friday.
Kristian Martin (front) with his proud parents, Nik and Sarah and sister, Kianah (centre). The Cundletown Public School student is holding his great great uncle Percy Martin s military medal, which he will carry at Taree s Anzac Day march on Friday.
Norman Martin fought in the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge in Belgium in 1917. This is where he was badly wounded by machine gun fire.
Norman Martin fought in the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge in Belgium in 1917. This is where he was badly wounded by machine gun fire.
Percy Martin arrived in Gallipoli on 16 July 1915 and was killed just two weeks after landing.
Percy Martin arrived in Gallipoli on 16 July 1915 and was killed just two weeks after landing.
Norman Lee Martin was badly wounded in the left leg and thigh by machine-gun fire at the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge in Belgium in 1917.
Norman Lee Martin was badly wounded in the left leg and thigh by machine-gun fire at the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge in Belgium in 1917.

THE World War I medal of Percy Martin will be carried with care and pride in the hands of Kristian Martin on Anzac Day.

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