Military service
Martin entered military service in the latter part of 1915, qualifying as a first mechanic on 11 August. Transferred out of Escadrille C56, [note 1] he went to serve as a machine gunner in Escadrille C46 of the French Armée de l'Air beginning 18 July 1916. Martin joined a Caudron aircrew whose other members were Jean Loste and Pierre Barbou. Martin scored six aerial victories, starting 27 July 1916 and ending 26 January 1917. On 27 November 1917, he was ordered to pilot's training. [1] [2] [3]
Martin overcame lingering health problems to qualify as a pilot on 12 April 1918. A promotion to Caporal accompanied this achievement. He would be posted to Escadrille Spa97 [note 2] on 22 October 1918. He went back on medical care ten days later, apparently ending the war in hospital. [4]
Awards and decorations
"Machine-gunner of exceptional skill and courage. He has had multiple aerial combats during the course of which he succeeded in downing four enemy planes. In the last one, on 1 November 1916, he descended to within 150 meters of the ground to down a German plane in flames, in its own territory; having had one motor damaged, he had to recross the lines at low altitude, returning with his plane riddled by bullets." Médaille militaire citation, 24 November 1916 [1] [2]
- Croix de guerre with five palmes and an etoile. [2]
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