Sir David Martin | |
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&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Beazley1986_cropped.JPEG) 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 |
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.