He was born in Longford, Ireland to Rev William and Martha Martin. His year of birth is recorded as 1915 and 1916 in different sources. He married Doris N Ruskell in Carlow, Ireland 27 March 1940. He later married Brenda.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne Patrol | Patrol Leader | 02 Jul 1940 | 01 Apr 1942 |
| Somerset Group 4 - Yeovil | Group Commander | 01 Apr 1942 | 01 Aug 1944 |
Methodist College Belfast
Veterinary Surgeon
Royal Army veterinary corps (RAVC).
1 Jan 1945 Made Lieutenant.
Reported to Number 1 Reserve Veterinary Hospital, Doncaster, 1st Jan 1945 on appointment to a Commission in the RAVC from the Army officers Emergency Reserve.
27 Feb 45 - Disembarked UK. Attached to 812 Base Remount depot, Italy.
26 Feb 46 - Returned to UK. Attached to Number 1 Reserve Veterinary Hospital, Melton Mowbray, UK.
Released from Army 13th April 1946. He was awarded the - War Medal 1939 - 45.
He was promoted to Second Lieutenant 1st April 1942 and to Lieutenant 1 March 1943. He left and joined HM Forces 1st August 1944.
In the 1941 to 50 phone books, a W B Martin, is listed at Tewkesbury House, Merriott. In 1950 his work addresses are W B Martin MRCVS Vet Srgn. Somerset House, Chard and Bay Hill at Ilminster.
In 1970 he is listed twice at Springfield, Hinton St George, nr Crewkerne. One must be his private number and the other his work number.
TNA ref WO199/3390 & WO199/3391
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
Bath Papers from John Pidgeon, Weekly Irish Times March 1940
Kelly's Directories.
Chris Perry