Report of death of Private James Martin

Report of death of the youngest Australian killed in action in World War I.

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Attestation Paper for Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad, Australian Imperial Force

This is the attestation Paper for Private James Martin, Australian Imperial Force, who enlisted in World War I at the age of 14.

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List of personal effects of deceased officer, Private J.J Martin, Australian Imperial Force.

List of personal effects of deceased officer, Private James Martin

A typewritten list of the personal effects of deceased officer Private James Martin.

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Certificate of medical examination declaring James Martin fit for active service

James Martin fit for active service in the Australian Imperial Force - certificate of medical examination

This is an extract from the attestation form of James Martin's service file stating his fitness for active service in the Australian Imperial Force.

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Parental consent to Jimmy serving overseas

Parental consent for underage soldier James Martin to serve overseas

This is a letter of consent from Amelia Martin, mother of James Martin that allowed him to serve overseas.

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Casualty form detailing illness and death of soldier James Martin

This casualty form details the suffered illnesses and death of 14-year-old soldier James Martin, while serving in Gallipoli, World War I.

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Letter informing mother of Private James Martin's death.

Letter informing Amelia Martin of her son Private James Martin's death

This is a typewritten letter sent to Mrs Amelia Martin giving details of the death of her only son, Private James Charles 'Jim' Martin at Gallipoli.

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A ward for the totally and permanently incapacitated in an Anzac hostel.

First World War

From 1914 to 1918, over 324,000 Australians served overseas in the First World War, with two-thirds becoming casualties. Their experiences had long-lasting effects on them, their families and society.