Machinegunner, U.S. 25th Inf. Div., Cpl. Benito Martinez
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rilekyle
N 31° 17.791 W 105° 50.864
13R E 419320 N 3462774
This historical marker is located in front of the school named for this Congressional Medal of Honor recipient in his hometown.
Waymark Code: WMWXQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Marker Number: 3180

Marker Text:
Graduated from Fort Hancock High School, May 1951. In Korean War, earned Congressional Medal of Honor in lone 6-hour stand near Satae-ri, Korea, Sept. 6, 1952, enabling his unit to regain key terrain. He rejected offers of aid; was cited for incredible valor, supreme sacrifice.
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