Captain David L. Martineau

David Louis Martineau was born on 4 December 1910. He received an appointment to the naval academy from Illinois and graduated as a member of the Class of 1933. Martineau attended the National War College and was qualified in surface warfare. At the time of Pearl Harbor, Martineau was serving aboard the destroyer USS Phelps (DD 360). For his heroic actions, he earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Navy Commendation medals.   Subsequent sea duty included command of the destroyer USS Roan, Destroyer Division 282, the destroyer tender USS Evergades, and Chief of Staff of Carrier Division 18. His ashore duties included Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel, Director of Personnel Legislation, Director of Personnel Plans, and service with NATO. In August 1958, Captain Martineau assumed command of USS Los Angeles and served aboard the ship until relieved 9 July 1959. He retired from the Navy on 1 November 1959 with the rank of Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy. He died on 1 November 1994.

Captain Martineau and Chaplain Lonuergan handing out gifts, Christmas aboard ship in 1958.

A photo of Captain Martineau on the bridge