James Malley-Martin

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a soldier of the border regiment
remembered with honour


Lonsdale Battalion Roll of Honour
Full Name James Malley-Martin
Rank (highest) Lieutenant
Battalion 11th Battalion (Lonsdale)
Regiment Border Regiment
Attached Royal Air Force[1] / 1918
Theatre(s) of War France and Flanders
Decorations Mlitary Cross / Citation:
2nd Lt. James Malley-Martin, Bord. R.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a daring reconnaissance in daylight under heavy rifle and shell fire. The valuable information obtained by him had much to do with the success of the operation.[2]
Nationality English
Spouse(s) Margaret Malley-Martin / 42 Greenside Road, Shepherd's Bush, London
Parents James and Madeline
Casualty Type Commonwealth War Dead
Died 30 October 1918
Age 25 Years
Cause of Death Killed in action
Burial Type Grave
Reference Number III.A.10
Resting Place Awoingt British Cemetery
Commemorated in perpetuity by the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Coordinates Latitude: 50.15924 / Longitude: 3.28507
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References and notes

  1. Founded on 1 April 1918 with the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS).
  2. James Malley-Martin Military Cross Citation. Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 June, 1917. p.5994.
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