David Martin (governor)
Rear Admiral Sir David James Martin, KCMG, AO (15 April 1933 – 10 August 1990) was a senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy and later Governor of New South Wales. He also established the Sir David Martin Foundation to assist young Australians in crisis.
Rear Admiral Sir David Martin KCMG, AO | |
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Martin on board the USS Missouri in 1986. | |
| 34th Governor of New South Wales | |
| In office 20 January 1989 – 7 August 1990 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Premier | Nick Greiner |
| Lieutenant | Murray Gleeson |
| Preceded by | Sir James Rowland |
| Succeeded by | Peter Sinclair |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 April 1933 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Died | 10 August 1990 (aged 57) Sydney, New South Wales |
| Spouse(s) | Suzanne, Lady Martin (née Millear) |
| Civilian awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1947–1988 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | HMAS Melbourne (1979–80) HMAS Supply (1978) HMAS Torrens (1974–75) HMAS Queenborough (1969–70) |
| Battles/wars | Korean War Cyprus Emergency Iceland Emergency |
| Military awards | Officer of the Order of Australia |
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