David Martin (governor)

Sir David Martin
Martin on board the USS Missouri in 1986.
34th Governor of New South Wales
In office
20 January 1989 – 7 August 1990
MonarchElizabeth II
PremierNick Greiner
LieutenantMurray Gleeson
Preceded bySir James Rowland
Succeeded byPeter Sinclair
Personal details
Born(1933-04-15)15 April 1933
Sydney, New South Wales
Died10 August 1990(1990-08-10) (aged 57)
Sydney, New South Wales
Spouse(s)Suzanne, Lady Martin
(née Millear)
Civilian awardsKnight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1947–1988
RankRear Admiral
CommandsHMAS Melbourne (1979–80)
HMAS Supply (1978)
HMAS Torrens (1974–75)
HMAS Queenborough (1969–70)
Battles/warsKorean War
Cyprus Emergency
Iceland Emergency
Military awardsOfficer 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.