Background
Martin, Edward Holmes was born on September 30, 1931 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Son of DeCourcey and Caroline (Holmes) Martin.
Martin, Edward Holmes was born on September 30, 1931 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Son of DeCourcey and Caroline (Holmes) Martin.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1954. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1965. Postgraduate, United States Naval War College, 1965.
Postgraduate, National War College, 1974.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1954, advanced through grades to vice admiral, 1983. Commanding officer United States Ship Saratoga, Atlantic area, 1977-1979. Chief current operations commander-in-chief Pacific, Honolulu, 1979-1980.
Chief Naval Air Training, United States Navy, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1980-1982. Commander carrier group 4, Norfolk, Virginia, 1982, Battle Force Sixth Fleet, Europe, 1982-1983, United States Sixth Fleet, Strike and Support Force Southern Europe, since 1983.
Member United States Naval Institute, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (trustee 1973-1975), American Aviation History Society, Nam-Prisoner Of War Inc.
Married Sharron Handly, February 15, 1958. Children: Michelle M., Edward Holmes II, Peter H.