Martin, Orville W., Jr., 1923-1999,
Orville W. "Sonny" Martin, Jr. (1923-1999) was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. His father, a Neenah, Wisconsin native and World War I veteran, met his mother while serving in the Philippines. Martin was raised as an Army brat and went on to be a career military man, retiring with the rank of Colonel. He attended the University of Wisconsin in the ROTC for three years before serving in the 13th Armored Division during World War II. After a long Army career spanning World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, Martin served as administrative director of the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison and participated in numerous veterans associations.
From the description of Oral history interview with Orville W. Martin, Jr., [sound recording], 1995. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 311601578
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Birth 1923
Death 1999
