Alastair Mars

Alastair Mars, DSO, DSC and Bar
Lieutenant Alastair Mars during his time as captain of HMS Unbroken
Born1 January 1915
St John's, Dominion of Newfoundland
Died12 March 1985
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Navy
Years of service1932–1952
RankLieutenant Commander
CommandsHMS Unbroken
HMS Thule
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsDSO DSC and bar
Other workAuthor of several autobiographies and novels.

Lieutenant Commander Alastair Campbell Gillespie Mars, DSO, DSC and Bar (1 January 1915 – 12 March 1985) was a Royal Navy World War II submarine commander.

In 1952, he was court martialled and dismissed from the service under controversial circumstances and pursued a career as an author.