Black plaque № 16028

Black plaque № 16028

Machinegunner, U.S. 25th Inf. Div., Cpl. Benito Martinez. 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. #3180

by Texas Historical Commission #03180 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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