Korean War
| Service # | O-1925531 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 3 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
First Lieutenant Martin was awarded 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
First Lieutenant Martin was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He was carrying a live mortar round and accidentally fell causing it to explode. He was evacuated to the 45th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital at Munsam-ni, North Korea where he died on July 3, 1953.