James Martin
James Martin was born on 30 September 1895. He was one of nine children born to Louis and Martha Martin.
In 1911, the family were living at 10 Maypole Road, Barkingside, and James was working as a farm hand.
James enlisted in the army at Stratford in 1914 and joined the 9th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own). One brother was already in the army.
On 25 September 1915, James was wounded in the lower leg and was sent home three days later to recover. He returned to France on 19 January 1916, re-joining his unit the following day.