Cpl. Lester R. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Martin, attended Loveland School; husband of the former Evelyn Newport. Entered Army in March, 1943, trained in Ft. Knox, Ky.; served in Holland, Belgium, Germany, and England; last place of duty Camp Bunter, was wounded in action in Feb.,1945 in Germany; N.C. Awarded ETO Ribbon with four Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart.