George W.H. Martin R.N

Subject: George W.H. Martin R.N Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:30 pm

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Subject: Re: George W.H. Martin R.N Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:12 pm

Littlehand. Do you know where this chap is buried. If its in Saltwood, i'm about 5 Miles from there.

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George Walter Howard Martin, 19 year old Sub-Lieutenant on HMS Shah. Was not a member of the Naval Brigade, but remained on board ship. Awarded medal for Zulu War, but not entitled to Clasp.

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Posts : 3326 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Hi Admin

You could if it is a nice day, walk the graveyard :lol!: He might be buried there and have a marked grave. (and no I do not know were he is buried)

To give you some idea how big the graveyard is, I have posted an aerial view.

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Hi All
James Hamilton Martin Royal Navy who served in the Zulu War, is buried in Saltwood Churchyard Kent.
Rai
Keynshamlighthorse

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Rai. Don't you mean George.

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Hi All
SORRY MY MISTAKE, it is George who is buried at Saltwood.
Rai
Keynshamlighthorse

Subject: Re: George W.H. Martin R.N Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:53 pm

I will make me way there on Sunday. If find it will post photo on forum. Idea

Subject: Re: George W.H. Martin R.N Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:54 pm

Have you invited Graves along. Shocked

Posts : 3326 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Hi Littlehand

Kent is a little to far away for me as I live in Devon. :lol!:

Admin

Good luck hunting for the grave and have a nice day Idea

Looking forward to seeing the photos Surprised

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Its supposed to raining hard in Kent on Sunday....

Subject: Re: George W.H. Martin R.N Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:16 pm

Saltwood is small compared to Cheriton Road Cemetery, for the past few weeks i have been looking for Major Dartnells Grave, No luck so far. And not even half way yet.
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Hopefully it won't take to long to find George's Grave. Rolling Eyes

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Hi All
Dartnell is in the main Folkestone cemetery opposite the large supermarket. HE IS IN THE FAR RIGHT HAND CORNER ABOUT 20 Yds FROM IT A PEDESTAL WITH CROSS.
He is not alone in the cemetery, Baker-Russell, Hamilton 2/3, Boldero RN, are all in the cemetery.
Remember Percy Barrow is with Martin at Saltwood Churchyard and there is a memorial inside the church.
Nearby at Cheriton Church, you have Lewis Hope ASC, w e m Reilly RA
And at the MIlitary Graveyard at cheriton near to the military base, Raitt 80th and Doogan VC KDGs.
All within about a 10 mile square a good day out.
Rai
Keynshamlighthorse

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Rai. Are the ones you mentioned not already on this forum.

Subject: Re: George W.H. Martin R.N Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:00 pm

Well certainly a good day out. Started at 11:30 left at 15:10 unfortunately could not find George Martin’s Grave. Spoke to a church bell ringer, who kindly let me look through the church records. But again no joy. The person who would know is away and will be back next week so I shall pay him a visit to see if he can help.
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His son's plaque inside Church.
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Never mind. At lease you tryed. Let hope your next visit pays off.

Posts : 3326 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Hi Admin

Good try mate, I think you may need a little glue. :lol!:

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Please brush up on your finding skills or please visit specsavers :lol!:

Subject: Re: George W.H. Martin R.N Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:07 pm

specsavers on me way!!!! :lol!: I will find it just to show you I can. and for an up-date.

Subject: Re: George W.H. Martin R.N Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:19 pm

Graves. I cannot believe you done that. :lol!: You know what they say. What goes’ around comes around…

Subject: Re: George W.H. Martin R.N Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:26 pm

Liitlehand it all ended well. In a liitle pub just down the Road (The Castle)

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I bet old George Martin and Percy Barrows may have participated in a drink or two in this pub. Who know's they may have known one another.

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1879Graves that was nasty. :lol!: Still by Admins last post all ended well..

» George W.H. Martin R.N
» The Reverend George Martyn St Martin Ritchie, Chaplain 4th Class.
» Fleet-Surgeon J. H. Martin. D.S.O.
» 756 Pte Henry Martin
» Ernest Alfred Martin