Honours and Awards

Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members

MARTIN, Hugh Marriott

Commendation

MARTIN, Hugh Marriott, Patrolman, V-45131, RCNVR

Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette

"For bravery, coolness and devotion beyond the normal call of duty. On the occasion of the explosions at the Naval Magazine, Bedford, Halifax, in July 1945, this Patrolman entered the south area in an endeavour to combat the fire. He was trapped by explosions and spreading fire, and finally managed to escape the following morning."