Martin Perry Hottel (25 January 1904 – 30 May 1981), was a decorated submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of rear admiral in the United States Navy. Martin Perry Hottel was born to Coast Guard Rear Admiral and Ruby Mallory Hottel (née Perry) in Washington D.C., 25 January 1904. Hottel received his appointment to the United States Naval Academy from Washington State and was admitted 6 July 1923. After graduating from Annapolis in 1927 and receiving his commission, Ensign Hottel reported for duty on board the USS New Mexico (BB-40). Ensign Hottel was promoted to lieutenant (junior grade) on 2 June 1930. LTJG Hottel then completed courses in submarine, torpedo, and chemical warfare, and was subsequently ordered to Submarine Division 3. LTJG Hottel's first submarine as