Korean War
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 24 1968 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant Martin was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Martin was a member of the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On January 24, 1968 he was assigned to block passage of all personnel to prevent the escape of North Korean infiltrators who had unsuccessfully tried to assassinate South Korean President Park. He was shot and killed by an enemy agent.