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

Fort Hancock, Hudspeth County

Marker Text

(April 21, 1932 - Sept. 6, 1952) 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. (1967)

Marker Details

Address 460 Knox Ave.
Location Description Benito Martinez Elementary School, marker mounted on stone near sidewalk facing Knox Ave. (Spur 148)
Marker # 3180
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code Korean War; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.296505, -105.847737

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