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Martin was born in Melrose, Iowa (located in Monroe County) and attended public schools. After graduating from Albia High School, he attended the State University of Iowa and graduated from the latter with a degree in accounting in 1916.

Martin was born in Melrose, Iowa (located in Monroe County) and attended public schools. After graduating from Albia High School, he attended the State University of Iowa and graduated from the latter with a degree in accounting in 1916.

During World War I, Martin served in the 35th Infantry. Afterwards, he moved to [[Iowa City]] and taught military tactics/science at the State University of Iowa for two years. After obtaining a law degree, he was admitted to the bar and became an attorney. Martin was also involved in a number of civic activities.

During World War I, Martin served in the 35th Infantry. Following the war, he moved to [[Iowa City]] and taught military tactics/science at the State University of Iowa for two years. After obtaining a law degree, he was admitted to the bar and became an attorney. Martin was also involved in a number of civic activities.

==Political career==

==Political career==