Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Telegram – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Correspondence – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Document – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Grave marker – VAC Service File Photo - 1944. Supplied by Nephew of Deciest (Uncle Jerry's Brothers Son - Phillip)

Biography (Page 1)

Biography (Page 2)

Biography (Page 3)

Biography (Page 4)

Biography (Page 5)

Biography (Page 6)

Biography (Page 7)

Biography (Page 8)

Biography (Page 9)

Biography (Page 10)

Biography (Page 11)

Biography (Page 12)

Biography (Page 13)

Coriano Ridge War Cemetery

Photo of Jerry Martell – Photo of J.G. (Jerry) Martell is believed to be a Regiment photo taken in perhaps in October or November of 1943. It is not clear if it was taken in Italy or at a stop on the way to Italy while transported by the Troop Vessel "John Ericcson" (Departed from Liverpool, England on Oct 27th, 1943). Research notes reveals that the Perth Reg. and Cape Breton Highlander Regiment attacked the "ridge" at approximately 0100 hrs. on Sept. 13, 1944. In the one hour victorious battle the Perth Regiment only had 10 casualties - Joseph Martell was of them as a result of a sniper bullet. He perished coming to the aid of a superior officer. He was survived by his father, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and wife Helen Joyce Martell (Buffet).

Martell Brothers – Photo of L/Cpl. Martell (right) and his brother Eddie Martell (Left of the Sherbrooke Regiment). The photo was believed to be taken in early August 1943 at Camp Barton Stacey, near Hampshire and Winchester, England where troops were gathered prior to deployment. Eddie Martell later took part in the D-Day invasion of Normandy and he survived. Jerry fought in the Italian Campaign and sadly, he was killed in action at Corriano Ridge, Italy on September 13, 1944.

Newspaper Clipping

Memorial Cross – One GRVI Memorial Cross was sent in 1945 to Jerry's Widow, Helen Joyce Martell (Buffet), and another to his father, Albert Martell, because his mother was deceased.

Medals – The War Service Medals were sent to his Widow in 1949.

Entrance – Coriano Ridge War Cemetary Monument, taken by Linda Martell, daughter of Harry (Jerry's brother) on April 21st, 2006

Inscription – Monument Close Up, taken by Donna Hargett, fiancé of John Lawrence (Jerry's sister Rose's son) on May 11th, 2006

Coriano Ridge War Cemetery – Cemetery - Outside Gate View, taken by Donna Hargett, fiancé of John Lawrence (Jerry's sister Rose's son) on May 11th, 2006

Coriano Ridge War Cemetery – Cemetary - Inside Gate View, taken by Donna Hargett, fiancé of John Lawrence (Jerry's sister Rose's son) on May 11th, 2006

Coriano Ridge War Cemetery – Jerry's Grave Site Wide View, taken by Donna Hargett, fiancé of John Lawrence (Jerry's sister Rose's son) on May 11th, 2006

Grave marker – Jerry's Head Stone, taken by Linda Martell, daughter of Harry (Jerry's brother) on Apr 21st, 2006

Entrance – Long view with guest information and guest book on the right side. Photo taken Sep 15th, 2009 by Jerry Martell, Nephew of Gerald.

Entrance – Entrance Art work. Photo taken Sep 15th, 2009 by Jerry Martell, Nephew of Gerald.

Cemetery – Section of Perth Regiment graves, 10 of whom died at the battle of Coriano Ridge - same night/morning L/Cpl. Martell. All Photos taken Sep 15th, 2009 by Jerry Martell, Nephew of Gerald.

Grave side Dedication – Grave Side Dedication, by Nephew Jerry Martell and his wife Kathy: Left - Acadian Flag (representing Gerald's heritage); Center - Canadian Flag (representing his Country); Right - Nova Scotia Flag (representing his home province); Nova Scotia beach sand representing the soil he was raised on; Nova Scotia beach stones representing each member of his family with one from California for his sister Rose living there; and finally a Poppy representing Remembrance Day and acknowledging the ultimate sacrifice he made. Photo taken Sep 15th, 2009 by Jerry Martell, Nephew of Gerald.

Grave Side Dedication close-up

Nephew & Spouse at Grave Site. – Jerry and his wife Kathy after the dedication.

Shadow Box