Korean War
| Service # | 5826967 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hospital Corpsman Second Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 24 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Hospital Corpsman Second Class Martinez was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Hospital Corpsman Second Class Martinez was a medic assigned to the 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Division. On September 24, 1950, he was Killed in Action while tending his wounded comrades at Inchon, South Korea.