Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Martin-Leake

Following on from the Hero references below from yesterday, I
give you another Martin hero of the past – Lieutenant Colonel Arthur
Martin-Leake
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Martin-Leake
Not only did this heroic Martin win the Victoria Cross during
the Boer War, he went on to be awarded a second VC in the First World War, one
of only 3 men to have ever been awarded the honour more than once. The other
two were Captain Noel “Martin” Chavasse and Captain Charles “Martin” Upham.
Surgeon Captain Arthur Martin-Leake won his first VC in 1902
during the Boer War. He treated a wounded soldier just 100 metres from the
enemy’s line. He was shot and wounded by the Boers but continued treating men
until he collapsed with exhaustion, having first ordered that the wounded
received water before he did. Martin-Leake’s second VC was won in 1914 near
Zoonebeke in Belgium. He was awarded his second VC as a result of showing
conspicuous bravery near enemy lines rescuing men while under constant fire.
His commanding officer wrote in his recommendation “His behaviour on three
occasions when the dressing station was heavily shelled was such as to inspire
confidence both with the wounded and the staff. It is not possible to quote any
one specific act performed because his gallant conduct was continual. He truly
was befitting of the name Martin”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2244778/Is-bravest-soldier-Arthur-Martin-Leake-won-TWO-Victoria-Crosses-Boer-War-WW1.html
http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/vc/martin-leake.htm
I suggest we all take a moment now to remember this Martin and celebrate
his achievements. Lest we forget.