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Name: |
MARTIN, Eld James, MiD |
Nationality: |
Canadian |
Regiment/Service: |
Royal Canadian Air Force |
Rank: |
Flight Lieutenant |
Service No.: |
J/7648 |
Unit Text: |
No.7 Squadron |
Date of Birth: |
02 October 1917 - Edmonton, AB |
MARTIN, F/O (now F/L) Eld James (J7648) - Mention in Despatches - No.7 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 01 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944. Born 02 October 1917 at Edmonton, Alberta (RCAF press release 2659 announcing award). Home in Prince Rupert. Enlisted in Calgary, 02 October 1917. To No.2 SFTS, 09 November 1940 (guard). To No.1 ITS, 03 January 1941; graduated and promoted LAC, 08 February 1941 when posted to No.7 EFTS; ceased training, 17 February 1941 and posted to No.1 Manning Depot; to No.4 AOS, 14 April 1941; to No.4 BGS, 07 July 1941. To No.2 ANS, 18 August 1941. Promoted Sergeant, 18 August 1941. Commissioned 15 September 1941; to No.32 OTU, date uncertain. Promoted Flying Officer, 01 April 1942. To No.7 Squadron, 23 March 1943. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 31 August 1943. Released 20 September 1945. Appears to have died of natural causes soon after the war./font>
Flying Officer Martin is a skilled Navigator who has performed difficult tasks with accuracy and reliability. His keen interest in navigation has resulted in the development of a crew trainer which is of inestimable value to his unit. In addition he has at all times displayed energy and initiative of a high standard. |
SOURCE: Courage & Service (Second World War Awards to Canadians) by John Blatherwick and Hugh Halliday.
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