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Post by Frenchie on Jul 22, 2009 9:39:27 GMT 1
One of our oldest Kgn has died aged 94. 3770155 John Francis Martin, an ex Chindit. He will be cremated in Southport Crematorium on Thu 23 Jul at 1045hrs.
Kgn Martin was Steve Hudson's orderly in Hounslow whilst we were on Public Duties in London
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Post by cammy on Jul 22, 2009 12:59:20 GMT 1
Rest in Piece old soldier 'Once a Kingo Always a Kingo'
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Post by Eric Roper on Jul 22, 2009 16:21:12 GMT 1
3770155 JOHN FRANCIS MARTIN, AN EX CHINDIT Frank was born in Liverpool on the 17th of May 1915 in Liverpool and passed away on 15th July 2009. His cremation took place at Southport Crematorium on Thursday 23rd July at 1045hrs. Frank wanted join the army and he joined up as soon as he could in 1931. He enlisted into the King’s (Liverpool) Regiment. Frank would box for his regiment and was undefeated for 18 years. He was a machine gunner, a back-up machine gunner to be exact. It was his job to be the rearguard of a unit if they had to retreat. A dangerous and brave post. He saw active service in the second world war in Burma. Frank was even shot in the shoulder. It wasn't the Japanese though but malaria that did for Frank. He was returned to England and a stint of recovery at the school for tropical medicine in Liverpool. This was something that Frank felt guilt about. He had returned and many of his oppos didn't. He felt he had somehow let them down. Frank let nobody down. Back in Liverpool Frank was working in the stores and made a fortune selling army surplus before it had officially become surplus. Frank will be remembered as a popular man. When Frank went out he'd be drinking with you but then you didn't see him for half an hour. That was because he had four pints dotted around the pub with different groups and Frank was an important part of each. Remember Frank who always had that twinkle in his eye and loved his bit of devilment. Frank the proud soldier who always remembered his old comrades, especially so towards the end. Sincere condolences from everyone at the King’s Regiment Association, Liverpool Branch. Rest in Peace John.
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