John Martin (New Zealand admiral) explained

John Martin
Birth Place:Dunedin, New Zealand
Allegiance:New Zealand
Branch:Royal New Zealand Navy
Serviceyears:1979–2018
Rank:Rear Admiral
Commands:Chief of the Navy (2015–18)
Maritime Component Commander (2011–13)
(2001–03)
Awards:Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Rear Admiral Alan John Ogilvie Martin, is a retired officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy, who served as Chief of the Navy from 30 November 2015 to 29 November 2018.[1]

Born in Dunedin, Martin joined the navy in 1979. He served as commander of the Royal New Zealand Navy Fleet as the Maritime Component Commander from March 2011 to September 2013.[2] Martin was appointed Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours.[3] In the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was promoted to Officer of the same order.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NZDF – Chief of the Navy . New Zealand Defence Force . January 28, 2016.
  2. Web site: New Zealand names new Chiefs of Army and Navy . Contact . September 1, 2015 . January 28, 2016 . Hartigan, Brian.
  3. Web site: Queen's Birthday honours list 1996 . 3 June 1996 . Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . 20 July 2020.
  4. Web site: Queen's Birthday honours list 2003 . 2 June 2003 . Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . 19 June 2020.