Benjamin Charles Stanley Martin
Sir Benjamin Charles Stanley Martin | |
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| Born | 18 July 1891 Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order |
Martin was born on 18 July 1891 to Benjamin S. Martin and Alice (née Gawn). His father, a Petty Officer (1st class), was killed during the accidental sinking of
On 13 October 1916,
Later Martin commanded the destroyers
Sinking of Bismarck
As captain of Dorsetshire, Martin was ordered in May 1941 to steam north from her convoy escort duties off Sierra Leone convoy to assist in the operations against the German battleship Bismarck. After intercepting the damaged Bismarck, Dorsetshire was ordered to attack the German battleship with torpedoes, which helped sink the battleship on 27 May. Martin was awarded a Distinguished Service Order for his actions.
In 1942 Martin was appointed Commodore in Charge at
Martin retired from the Royal Navy and in recognition of his service he was awarded a KBE in June, 1946. He was promoted to vice admiral on the retired list on 2 September 1948.[9]
Awards and honours
- Mention in Despatches, Captain Benjamin Charles Stanley Martin, Royal Navy, 1 January 1941.[10]
- To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order: Captain Benjamin Charles Stanley Martin, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Dorsetshire.[11]
His Majesty has also been graciously pleased to give orders for the following Appointments to the Distinguished Service Order, and to approve the following Awards for mastery, determination and skill in action against the German Battleship Bismarck.
- To be Additional Knights Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order, Rear-Admiral Benjamin Charles Stanley Martin, C.B.E., D.S.O, 7 June 1946.[12]
The King has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 'for distinguished services during the war in the Far East'.
References
- ^ "Benjamin Charles Stanley Martin DSO, RN". uboat.net. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ "Memorials and Monuments in Portsmouth City Centre (HMS Victoria)". Archived from the original on 17 February 2006. Retrieved 23 March 2006.
- ^ Navy List, October 1916, page 298
- ^ Navy List, January 1919, page 413
- ^ Navy List, July 1920, page 388a
- ^ Navy List, January 1933, page 85
- ^ Navy List, July 1947, page 128
- ^ Navy List, July 1947, page 128
- ^ Navy List, July 1949, page 153
- ^ "No. 35029". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1941. p. 27.
- ^ "No. 35307". The London Gazette (Supplement). 14 October 1942. p. 5946.
- ^ "No. 37603". The London Gazette (Supplement). 7 June 1946. p. 2881.