John E. Martin
The Honorable John E. Martin | |
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Martin c. 1940 | |
| 16th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office January 7, 1957 – January 1, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Edward T. Fairchild |
| Succeeded by | Grover L. Broadfoot |
| Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office June 1, 1948 – January 1, 1962 | |
| Appointed by | Oscar Rennebohm |
| Preceded by | Chester A. Fowler |
| Succeeded by | Myron L. Gordon |
| 29th Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 2, 1939 – June 1, 1948 | |
| Governor | |
| Preceded by | Orland Steen Loomis |
| Succeeded by | Grover L. Broadfoot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Edward Martin November 15, 1891 Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Died | December 9, 1968 (aged 77) Madison, Wisconsin |
| Resting place | Resurrection Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Relatives | Joseph Martin (uncle) |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison Notre Dame Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army American Expeditionary Forces |
| Years of service | 1917–1921 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 127th Infantry Reg., 32nd Div. |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
John Edward Martin, Sr., (November 15, 1891 – December 9, 1968) was an American politician and jurist from Wisconsin. He was the 16th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and 29th Attorney General of Wisconsin.