Joe P. Martinez Military person

Private Joe P. Martinez (July 27, 1920–May 26, 1943) born in Taos, New Mexico, was a United States Army soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor — the United States' highest military decoration —- for his actions on the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Private Joseph P. Martinez was the first Hispanic-American and first Coloradan to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II. His posthumous award was the first act for combat heroism on American soil (other than the 15 at Pearl Harbor) since the Indian Wars.

Personal facts

Joe P. Martinez
Birth dateJuly 27, 1920
Birth place
Taos New Mexico
Date of deathMay 26, 1943
Place of death
Aleutian Islands

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
military operations
World War II
Aleutian Islands Campaign
military branch
United States Army
military unit
7th Infantry Division (United States)
32nd Infantry Regiment (United States)
service start1942
service end1943

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