Tom L.F. Martin - Ottawa, Ontario
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This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Gunner Tom Leonard Franklyn Martin who gave his life at the battle of Cambrai during the First World War. The bronze plaque is located inside St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church at 154 Somerset Street W.
Waymark Code: WM169MG
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/08/2022
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Inscription on the plaque:
To the glory of God
and in loving memory of
Tom L.F. Martin
Gunner 2nd Canadian Siege Battery
Died of wounds received at Cambrai.
Sept. 30th
1918 - Aged 21 years
Faithful unto death,
I will give thee a crown of Live.
Rev 2-10
Additional information from Veterans Affairs Canada via courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission:
Gunner Tom Leonard Franklyn Martin
Service Number - 342855
Born February 24,1897
Age 21
Force: Army
Unit: Canadian Garrison Artillery
Division 2nd Bde
Cemetery: Etaples Military Cemetery - Pas de Calais, France
Grave reference: LXV.25
Gunner Tom Martin is also commemorated on page 468 of the First World War book of Remembrance. The book sits on top of the alter of remembrance within the memorial chamber located inside the Peace Tower of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa, Ontario.
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