David James Martin was an Australian naval officer who served aboard HMAS Sydney during the Korean War, then aboard the aircraft carriers HMAS Vengeance and HMAS Melbourne. He eventually rose to the rank of Rear Admiral and later served as Governor of New South Wales (1988-1990).
Martin was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1985 'for service as the Chief of Naval Personnel and flag officer Naval Support Command,' and knighted three years later.