Son of the late Patrick and Bridget McDermott, of Richmond Place, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 3, Wingates Square, Westhoughon, Lancashire; husband of Elizabeth Ann Ackers (formerly McDermott, nee Armstrong), of 31, Acton Street, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire. Served in the South African Campaign, and wounded at Spion Kop. Four brothers serving the colours.
McDermott, Martin –
Personal details
- Surname: McDermott
- Forename: Martin
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Rotherham, Yorkshire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 34
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: June 4th, 1915
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 4250
- Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Queen's Park) Gallipoli Memorial
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
- CWGC reference: Panel 58 to 72 or 218 to 219.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 12/03/1915 17/12/1915 24/03/1916
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c-e* 6c* 6b*
- Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 17/12/1915