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Corporal Thomas Martin was the son of David Martin, of Ballinacross, Knockloughrim. He died in Ballyshannon Union Workhouse Hospital suffering from peritonitis,[1] with an occupier of the workhouse called Denis Flanagan by his side. Thomas was with the 12th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

The 12th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers had formed during April 1915 at Enniskillen and had only moved to Ballyshannon a month prior to Thomas Martins death.

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Date of Death: 23/07/1915 (Aged 19)

Service: Lance Corporal, 12th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

Service Number: 23990

Burial Location: Near North-West gate.


[1] Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, typically caused by bacterial infection either via the blood or after rupture of an abdominal organ.

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