Martin entered the war in France on 27th July 1915. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With another private he rescued two wounded men under very heavy fire, carrying one of them 150 yards across the open. Later, he worked for nine days with great courage and determination." He was awarded the Bar "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, in crossing the open under direct fire to bring a stretcher to a wounded officer. He succeeded in doing this unaided, and was directly responsible for the officer's safety. Later, he returned again and again to an exposed position and carried in the wounded unaided. His example was magnificent." [Information source: London Gazette] The announcement for his Italian Military Medal for Valour was announced by the War Office on 26th May 1917. [Information kindly provided by Jeff Hannan]