Serious stomach problems continued to afflict Martineau and contributed to his death just three months after returning from overseas service .
As his health deteriorated Martineau remained in Dunedin instead of returning to South Africa .
Serious stomach problems continued to afflict Martineau and contributed to Martineau 's death just three months after returning from overseas service .
As his health deteriorated Martineau remained in Dunedin instead of returning to South Africa .