Martin Hunter (British Army officer)

General Sir Martin Hunter GCH GCMG (1757–1846) was a British Army officer, and governor of Stirling Castle.

Hunter joined the army in 1771, as an ensign in the 52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment of Foot, and was made lieutenant in 1775.

He accompanied his regiment to America, where he saw action during the American Revolutionary War at Bunker Hill, Brooklyn, Brandywine, and Fort Washington.

He was wounded during a night attack on General Wayne's brigade.

In 1793, Hunter obtained a majority in the 91st Foot, and in 1794, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel.