Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette
"Prior to joining the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, Martin served eighteen months with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He has served over three years at sea, during which time he has given unstintingly of his time, and worked long and arduous hours when survivors were taken aboard his ship. He has taken a great interest in the health of the ship's company and has been greatly instrumental in keeping the spirit of HMCS Kenogami at a high level."