James Martin (British Army officer) explained

James Martin
Allegiance:United Kingdom
Branch:British Army
Serviceyears:1993–present
Rank:Major General
Unit:Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment
Commands:3rd (United Kingdom) Division
16 Air Assault Brigade
1st Armoured Infantry Brigade
Battles:The Troubles
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Awards:Distinguished Service Order
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Military Cross

Major General James Rowland Martin, (born 1973) is a senior British Army officer, who served as General Officer Commanding the 3rd (United Kingdom) Division from 2021 to 2024.

Military career

After graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Martin was commissioned into the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment with effect from 7 August 1993. He became commander of the 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade in November 2018,[1] commander of 16 Air Assault Brigade in July 2020,[2] and General Officer Commanding 3rd (United Kingdom) Division in October 2021.

Awarded the Military Cross "for gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan" on 25 March 2011, Martin was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order "for distinguished services in Afghanistan" on 26 February 2015, and an Officer of the Order of the British Empire "for gallant and distinguished services in the field" on 21 April 2017.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senior Army appointments. Mackie . Colin . 1 October 2021 . gulabin.com . Colin Mackie . 23 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Generals July 2020 . Mackie . Colin . 1 July 2020 . gulabin.com . Colin Mackie . 12 July 2020.