Korean War
| Service # | 20840310 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 24 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Martin was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Martin was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On March 24, 1953, during a training exercise in North Korea, he was preparing to throw a hand grenade when it exploded prematurely.