Martin Stagpoole

Martin enlisted in the 57th regiment of Foot on 15 November 1851 and served in Crimea and in New Zealand.

Records show that Martin was wounded in Crimea and in New Zealand during his serivce as a Private.

Crimea Medal engraved with the name Martin Stagpool found on a beach in Invercargill, New Zealand in May 1945

This medal is currently held by the Southland museum, Invercargill.

Records show that Martin was awarded clasps for battles at Balaklava, Inkermann and Sevastopol.