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David Martin (governor) was born on 15 April, 1933 in Sydney, New South Wales, is a Royal Australian Navy officer and governor. Discover David Martin (governor)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
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57 years old |
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Aries |
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15 April 1933 |
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15 April |
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Sydney, New South Wales |
| Date of death |
10 August, 1990 |
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Sydney, New South Wales |
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Australia
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David Martin (governor) Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is David Martin (governor)'s Wife?
His wife is Suzanne, Lady Martin (née Millear)
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Suzanne, Lady Martin (née Millear) |
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David Martin (governor) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David Martin (governor) worth at the age of 57 years old? David Martin (governor)’s income source is mostly from being a successful officer. He is from Australia. We have estimated David Martin (governor)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Their son, Robert, was the first Australian born person to enlist in the Royal Navy, which he joined in 1805.
Rear Admiral Sir David James Martin, (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.
Born in Sydney on 15 April 1933, Martin came from a long line of naval officers.
He was descended from Lieutenant George Johnston, one of the Royal Marines of the First Fleet, and the convict Esther Abrahams.
Martin attended Scots College in Bellevue Hill from 1939–1946 before joining the RAN as a cadet midshipman and entering the Royal Australian Naval College in 1947.
He also attended the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, before serving aboard HMAS Sydney during the Korean War, then aboard the aircraft carriers HMAS Vengeance (R71) and HMAS Melbourne (R21).
In 1942, when David was nine years old, his father was lost in action following the sinking of HMAS Perth (D29) of which he was Deputy Commander.
Martin married Suzanne Millear in 1957 and had three children, one of whom was a Captain in the Royal Australian Navy.
He was an officer on HMS Battleaxe (D118), participating in the Cyprus Emergency, and the Iceland emergency (also known as the "Cod Wars"), in 1959–1960.
He was promoted to Commander of the Third Australian Destroyer Squadron in 1974 and commanded several RAN ships, including HMA Ships Queenborough, Torrens, Supply and Melbourne.
Martin was promoted to flag rank in 1982 and served as Chief of Naval Personnel and as Commander of Naval Support Command until he retired in February 1988.
On 26 January 1985, the Queen appointed Martin an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) "for service as the Chief of Naval Personnel and flag officer Naval Support Command".
Martin was knighted as a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in 1988, shortly before being appointed the Governor of New South Wales.
Martin set about establishing a relationship between his office as governor and the people of New South Wales.
He soon became known as 'the people's Governor'.
Just three days before his death, Martin resigned as governor due to an advancing medical condition.
He made arrangements for the Sir David Martin Foundation to be established, which runs programs that help young homeless and disadvantaged Australians.
Sir David died on 10 August 1990 of pleural mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer caused by asbestos, to which he was exposed during his naval career.
He engendered much respect and sympathy when seen struggling for breath during the final days of his service as governor.
At his funeral the Premier of New South Wales Nick Greiner noted:
"With the sad passing last week of Sir David Martin, Australia lost one of its most distinguished citizens. After a proud career of public service with the Royal Australian Navy, Sir David made the Office of Governor of New South Wales extremely accessible."
His service in the Royal Australian Navy is commemorated in the Naval Chapel, Garden Island NSW.
After his death, Woollahra Council named the former site of HMAS Rushcutter in Rushcutters Bay as the "Sir David Martin Reserve" in his honour.
