Sgt Donald Hugh Martin

Sgt Donald Hugh Martin of 1 Troop (and formerly C Troop) 4 Cdo. He was part of the first police intake into the Commandos in 1942. The photograph was taken by Lt Peter King MC outside a ruined church in Zoutelande, Holland on about 4th November 1944 following the successful assault on Flushing some days before. My uncle was later mentioned in despatches for his part in a small-scale raid on the island of Schouwen. For his role in leading the raid, Lt King was awarded the MC. During this time, 4 Cdo was under the command of Lt Col Robert Dawson DSO.

Photo and information courtesy of John Martin, nephew of Donald Martin. Posted by Pete R.