Son of Robert and Lucy Martin of Ohsweken, ON. Reached the highest military rank ever held by an Indigenous person. During the First World War, he served in both the army and the air force. During the Second World War, he oversaw the training of hundreds of recruits in Canada. For his 20 years of excellent service, he was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer's Decoration.
By Natalie Flynn, Army Public Affairs
Ottawa, Ontario — Brigadier Oliver M[...]