MARTIN, Donald Hugh
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Rank:
Sergeant
Unit / Base:
4 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Norwich City Police
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14241838
Honours & Awards:
Born:
Monday, June 3, 1918
Died :
Tuesday, April 4, 2000
Age:
81
Donald Hugh Martin, a Police Officer from Norwich, volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 joining the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), at Achnacarry. After completing the commando course he was attached to No.4 Commando. Sergeant Donald Martin, 1 Troop (formerly C Troop), received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe, specifically for his part during operations on the island of Schouwen, Holland.
- 06.06.1944 wounded Ouistreham, Normandy*
- 01.11.1944 wounded Holland (remaining on duty).
- 22.09.1945 released from military service and re-joined Norwich City Police. Retired in 1968 final rank Police Sergeant. He spent many of those years as a frogman
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Norwich.
London Gazette 37340, page 5445.
*Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/77 (erroneously dated 8/6/44) and WO417/85.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
Image in Gallery of names in No.4 Commando 'C' troop.
[Image and additional details] His nephew John Martin.
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