Alastair Edgar Martin

Sub-Lieutenant (A)

Conflict:

WW2

Additional Information:

Son of Robert Jarves and Mary Georgina Martin, of Ashburton, Canterbury.

References:

CWGC

NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

Flying from the HMS Vindex, his Sea Hurricane began overheating due to a coolant shortage. Attempting to return to the carrier, the engine seized and he was forced to bale out. Rescued after nearly 3 hours in the water, he was suffering from exposure and could not be revived. He died the next day and was buried at sea. [For Your Tomorrow, Errol Martyn Vol 2 p 221]

Public Contributions:

Submitted by: Sarah Martin

Relationship to casualty: Great Niece

Alastair lied about his age when he joined - his date of birth in family research brings up two dates; 21 August 1923 and 21 August 1924. The latter making him too young to enlist in the army at the ... Read More

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Casualty

Name:

Alastair Edgar Martin

Rank:

Sub-Lieutenant (A)

Date of Birth:

21 May 1923

Place of Birth:

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Education:

Ashburton High School

Date of Enlistment:

02 September 1941

Occupation on Enlistment:

Student

Unit:

Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve, HMS Vindex, 825 (FAA) Squadron

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:

Killed on air operations

Date of Death:

05 May 1944

Day of Death:

Friday

Age at Death:

Conflict:

WW2

Embarkation Details

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery:

New Zealand Naval Memorial, Devonport, Auckland

Cemetery Reference:

Panel 9.

Cemetery Location:

New Zealand