Captain Jules Steinmetz Martin - RAMC & Scottish Horse

[JOSTURM]

From Glasgow, died of disease 15.12.18 in East Africa.

Does anyone have any information or photo's etc of him ?

Thanks

Josturm

[aradgick]

Jostrum,

Try a Google search of his name - it turns up a couple of snippets

Andrewr

[HarryBrook]

His birth was registered in the Hendon, Middlesex District, first quarter of 1893.

There is a probate record for him - 1919

MARTIN Julkes Steinmetz of 3, Glenavan Terrace, Crow Road, Partick, Glasgow died 15 December 1918 at Port Amelia, East Africa. Confirmation of Joseph Martin, Officer Customs and Excise. Sealed London 2 August.

His medal index card gives first theatre of war as 'E. African Force', and date of entry as 14.11.17.

His father was J. Martin Esq., 36, Washington Street, Glasgow.

He was commissioned as as a Lieutenant on August 9th 1917 as a member of a contingent from Glasgow University O.T.C.

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30249/supplements/8778

He was promoted Captain on August 9th 1918

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30880/supplements/10382

[JOSTURM]

Army List has him as a RAMC Temporary Captain much earlier - 28th December 1915.

Can't seem to find his service record which is shame - any advice ?

Anywhere I could get a photo of him either via East Africa Force or via RAMC Officers ?

[Guest]

There is a Temp Lt J S Martin MD RAMC in the May 1915 Army List with a commissioning date of 28th Dec 1914.

[HarryBrook]

The J. S. Martin commissioned December 28 1914 was James Sackville Martin

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29039/supplements/462