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Paul Hugh Martin 1936 - 2010

Paul Hugh Martin was born in 1936 in Akron, OH to Hugh Martin and Dorothy Jean Watson, and died at age 73 years old on July 22, 2010. Paul Martin was buried at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Section S Row 05 Site 30 7931 Mccrory Lane, in Nashville, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Paul Hugh Martin.
Paul Hugh Martin
1936
Akron, OH
July 22, 2010
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  • Introduction

    MAJOR GENERAL PAUL H. MARTIN Retired September 01, 1989 Died July 22, 2010 Major General Paul H. Martin is commander of Electronic Security Command and director of the Joint A full tree here for those who wish to transcribe it: I had enough! He's a "MERTEN" earliest Male line Ancestor i found is: Zu Pherendorf Mertens of Ferndorf 1500–1563 BIRTH ABOUT 1500 • Ferndorf, Nassau-Siegen, [state], Germany DEATH ABOUT 1563 • Ferndorf, Nassau-Siegen, [state], Germany
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    1936
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Air Force Rank attained: MAJ GEN Wars/Conflicts: Vietnam Name: Paul Martin Gender: Male Birth Date: 23 Feb 1936 Death Date: 22 Jul 2010 Branch 1: ARMY Enlistment Date 1: 1 Dec 1957 Release Date 1: 31 Aug 1989 Paul Hugh Martin Date of birth: 1936 Date of death: July 22, 2010 Place of Birth: Ohio, Akron Home of record: La Grange Kentucky Paul Martin was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1957 upon graduation from Western Kentucky State College. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Air Force Major General. AWARDS AND CITATIONS Defense Superior Service Medal See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the Peace Time Awards Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Paul Hugh Martin, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Martin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense. Service: Air Force Defense Superior Service Medal See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the Peace Time Awards Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Paul Hugh Martin, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Martin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense. Service: Air Force Legion of Merit See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the Peace Time Awards (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Major General Paul Hugh Martin, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Martin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Service: Air Force Legion of Merit See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the Peace Time Awards (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Major General Paul Hugh Martin, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Martin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Service: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Major Paul Hugh Martin, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a RC-135 pilot of the 82d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against the enemy during 103 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Action Date: Vietnam War Service: Air Force Battalion: 82d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron
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    July 22, 2010
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Section S Row 05 Site 30 7931 Mccrory Lane, in Nashville, Tn 37221
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  • Obituary

    MAJOR GENERAL PAUL H. MARTIN Retired September 01,1989 Died July 22,2010 Major General Paul H. Martin is commander of Electronic Security Command and director of the Joint Electronic Warfare Center, both headquartered at Kelly Air Force Base, Texas. A major Air Force command, ESC's 13,000-plus members provide products and services to Air Force commanders in order to disrupt or degrade a potential enemy's command, control and communications systems. The command also develops countermeasures to protect United States command, control and communications systems, and advises combatant commanders on electronic warfare. The Joint Electronic Warfare Center provides comprehensive electronic warfare support to the secretary of defense, joint chiefs of staff and other requesting DOD agencies. General Martin was born in 1936, in Akron, Ohio, and graduated from La Grange (Ky.) High School in 1953. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Western Kentucky State College in 1957 and a master's degree in management from Central Michigan University in 1978. The general completed Naval War College in 1977. He received his commission as a second lieutenant through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program. After completing pilot training at Moore Air Force Base, Texas, and Greenville Air Force Base, Miss., the general flew KC-97 tankers with the 2nd Bombardment Wing, Hunter Air Force Base, Ga. In April 1960 he transferred to the 46th Air Refueling Squadron, K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Mich., where he flew KC-135 jet tankers for the Strategic Air Command. The general was assigned to the 4152nd Strategic Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, from July 1962 to June 1965. There he flew RC-135s and participated in Project Office Boy. He then was assigned to the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. In May 1967 he moved to Yokota Air Base, Japan, with Detachment 1, 3rd Air Division. Six months later he was assigned to the 82nd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, where he served as an aircraft commander in the wing Standardization Division, flying 103 RC-135 combat missions over Southeast Asia. From September 1969 to November 1970 General Martin was assigned to the 314th Air Division, Osan Air Base, South Korea, as an operations staff officer. Upon his return to the United States, he served at SAC headquarters in the Strategic Reconnaissance Center as chief of the Electronic Warfare Branch, Offutt Air Force Base. General Martin assumed command of the 305th Air Refueling Squadron at Grissom Air Force Base, Ind., in April 1974. He later served as deputy base commander and acting base commander at Grissom. In May 1975 he transferred to Shemya Air Force Base, Alaska, where he commanded Detachment 1, 6th Strategic Wing, until entering the Naval War College. After graduating in 1977, he was assigned to Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, where he served as chief of the Collections Management Division, J-2, for U.S. Pacific Command. In July 1980 General Martin was assigned to Electronic Security Command, where he served as vice commander. The general became the National Security Agency's chief of tactical systems, research and engineering at Fort George G. Meade, Md., in September 1981. In February 1983 he was assigned to Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., as deputy assistant chief of staff for intelligence. He assumed his present duties in April 1985. The general is a command pilot with more than 6,000 flying hours. His military decorations and awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, National Defense Services Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with six service stars, Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit Cheonsu Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was promoted to major general Aug. 1, 1986, with same date of rank. (Current as of July 1989)
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