Regiment: Gordon Highlanders.
Died: 09 April 1917 aged 29 in France. Killed in action.
Battle: Second Battle of Arras. Cemetery: Cabaret Rouge Brit Cemetery Souchez XVII J 4B
Born 28th November 1888. Son of James and Euphemia Carrick Barclay Martin, 10 Greenhill Park, Edinburgh.
Middle IV—Lower V. House Prefect. House XI Cricket and Football.
Edinburgh University; B.A. (Honours in Law).
Solicitor.
Great War, 2nd Lieutenant "A" Coy. 8th/10th Bn. Gordon Highlanders 1914; Captain.
'John Martin was one nothing can daunt. He of those cheerful, happy boys, whom took honours in Law at Edinburgh University and joined his father as a solicitor. In August 1914 he obtained a commission in the Gordon Highlanders, served for two years in the front line trenches, and was killed in the attack of April 9 when his regiment did so well. He had inspired his company with that confidence which only a brave man can do; their turnout and steadiness were admirable. He won the Military Cross (as already recorded) for the courage and ability with which he organised a trench raid. A keen, true-hearted sportsman in every way, he belonged to the best type of British Officer.' (Malvernian, Jun 1917).
Service record:WO 339/11822