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The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Lieutenant-Colonel A Wood Martyn

Lieutenant-Colonel Anthony Wood Martyn

AWARDS: DSO, OBE, Belgium - Ordre De Leopold - Officier, Belgium - Croix De Guerre,

London Gazette 1st June 1915.

Royal West Kent Regiment - 10th Battalion (Kent County) - Major Anthony W. Martyn, retired pay, to command the Battalion, and to be temporary Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 6th May, 1915.

London Gazette 4th January 1917

The following despatch has been received by the Secretary of State for War from General Sir Douglas Haig, G.C.B., Commander-in-Chief of the British Armies in France:

General Headquarters, 13th November, 1916.

I have the honour to submit a list of names of those officers, ladies, non-commissioned officers and men, serving, or who have served, under my command, whose distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty I consider deserving of special mention.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, D. HAIG, General. - Commander-in-Chief, The British Armies in France.

Martyn, Major (temporary Lieutenant Colonel ) A. W,, Reserve of Officers.

London Gazette 25th May 1917.

The following is in continuation of Sir Douglas Haig's Despatch of 9th April, submitting names deserving of special mention, published in the London Gazette of Tuesday. 15th May, 1917:

Royal West Kent Regiment. - Martyn, Major (temporary Lieutenant Colonel) A. W., Reserve of Officers.

London Gazette 25th August 1917.

His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointments of the under mentioned Officers to be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field :

Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel) Anthony Wood Martyn, Reserve of Officers, Royal West Kent Regiment.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his battalion to the assault, which was completely successful. He superintended consolidation throughout the day, setting a very fine example of personal courage and good leadership.

London Gazette 24th September 1917.

War Office, 24th September, 1917.

The following are among the Decorations and medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign:

His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and medals in question.

Decorations conferred by HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF THE BELGIANS.

Ordre de Leopold. - Officier.

Major (temporary Lieutenant - Colonel) Anthony Wood Martyn (Reserve of Officers), Royal West Kent Regiment.

London Gazette 6th October 1917.

Attached to Headquarters Units - Commandants.

Major (temporary Lieutenant - Colonel) A. W. Martyn, D.S.O., Reserve of Officers, late of Royal West Kent Regiment, and to retain his temporary rank whilst so employed. - 22nd August 1917.

London Gazette 21st December 1917.

War Office, 21st December 1917.

The following is a Continuation of Sir Douglas Haig's Despatch of the 7th November, submitting names deserving special mention, published in a Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday, 18th, December, 1917 :

Royal West Kent Regiment - Martyn, Major (temporary Lieutenant - Colonel) A. W., D.S.O. (Reserve of Officers).

London Gazette 24th May 1918.

The following is a continuation of Sir D Haig's Despatch of the 7th of April, submitting names deserving of special mention:

Royal West Kent Regiment - Martyn, Major (Temporary Lieutenant - Colonel) A W., DSO. Reserve of Officers.

London Gazette 3rd June 1919.

The KING has been graciously pleased on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent of the British Empire for valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France:

To be Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:

Martyn Major (Temporary Colonel ) Anthony Wood, DSO, Royal West Kent Regiment.

London Gazette 9th July 1919.

The following is a continuation of Sir D Haig's despatch of 16th March 1919, submitting names deserving of special mention:

Royal West Kent Regiment - Martyn, Major (Temporary Colonel) A W., DSO., (Retired pay).

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