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Major. Glyndwr Martin
Royal Marines
(d.21st January 1943)
Mr Michael posthumously served his country during the Second World War under the assumed rank and name of Major William Martin, Royal Marines, date of death given as 24th April 1943. These details are recorded on the original ledger which marks the grave. History knows him as "The Man Who Never Was".
He was 34 and is buried in the Huelva Roman Catholic Cemetery in Spain.