Corporal Benito Martinez (April 21, 1932-September 6, 1952) was a United States Army soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor — the United States' highest military decoration — for his actions on the near Satae-ri in Korea during the Korean War. Martinez was mortally wounded while solely defending his outpost. His actions enabled his company to take back the terrain which they had lost.
Martinez was a Mexican-American born to Mr. and ...
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Corporal Benito Martinez (April 21, 1932-September 6, 1952) was a United States Army soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor — the United States' highest military decoration — for his actions on the near Satae-ri in Korea during the Korean War. Martinez was mortally wounded while solely defending his outpost. His actions enabled his company to take back the terrain which they had lost.
Martinez was a Mexican-American born to Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Martinez in Fort Hancock, Texas. There, he received his primary and secondary education. He joined the United States Army in 1950 at the recruiting station in his hometown. Martinez completed his basic training and was eventually assigned to Company A (Able Company) of the 25th Infantry Division.
The North Korean Communist forces invaded the Republic of Korea on June 25, 1950. The 27th Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (whose nickname was "Wolfhounds") was stationed in Hawaii and in July was put on alert. By July 18, the entire...
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