Vernon C. Martin was born in Marion, the son of Fred C. and Laura Martin. He attended school there and joined the Army in 1942. Upon his discharge in 1945, he began working for Midwest Motor Express, and in 1962 became terminal manager. He joined Co. G of the National Guard and served with Co. G at Camp Rucker during the Korean War. He continued with Headquarters Company of the 141 Engineer Battalion and retired after 21 years with the rank of Sgt. Major.
In 1948 Vernon Martin married Bernice Kalland. They have six children: Jerome, who received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy and was commissioned as an officer upon graduation; Carol, attended Dickinson State and married Gary Soules of Dickinson; Ronald, attending VCSC; Joseph, Jean, and Richard.
Bernice Kalland Martin, the daughter of Hans and Josephine Kalland, graduated from Hannaford High School and received her degree from VCSC in 1968. She served as head librarian at the Valley City Public Library from 1970 to 1975.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 153