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Sgt. Eric George Martin
Royal Air Force 104 Squadron
from:London
(d.6th June 1942)
Eric Martin, my Mother's first cousin, was shot down over the Mediterranean and was one of 2 survivors who were picked up. Eric had suffered massive burns and died several days later in Malta hospital. He is buried in the Naval Cemetery on Malta.
Eric had a twin brother named Ron who also served in the RAF. Flight Sgt 84 Squadron, he was was shot down 6 months later and is buried in London.