Benjamin Charles Stanley Martin
Sinking of ''Bismarck''
Sinking of *Bismarck*
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As captain of *Dorsetshire*, Martin was ordered in May 1941 to steam north from her convoy escort duties off [Sierra Leone](/wiki/Sierra_Leone "Sierra Leone") convoy to assist in the operations against the . After intercepting the damaged *Bismarck*, *Dorsetshire* was ordered to attack the German battleship with torpedoes, which helped sink the battleship on 27 May. Martin was awarded a [Distinguished Service Order](/wiki/Distinguished_Service_Order "Distinguished Service Order") for his actions.

In 1942 Martin was appointed Commodore in Charge at [Durban](/wiki/Durban "Durban"), and received a CBE in the 1944 New Year honours. With his promotion to rear admiral on 7 July 1944,Navy List, July 1947, page 128 Martin became the first officer in 87 years to reach active flag rank having started on the lower decks. Shortly afterwards he was given command of the landing force aboard  of the [Eastern Fleet](/wiki/Eastern_Fleet "Eastern Fleet") in 1945\.

Martin retired from the Royal Navy and in recognition of his service he was awarded a KBE in June, 1946\. He was promoted to vice admiral on the retired list on 2 September 1948\.Navy List, July 1949, page 153


Who was given command of the landing force aboard a ship of the Eastern Fleet?