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U.S. Army · United States 
Jack Martin
1960
Jack Edward Martin served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Private First Class Jack Martin was accidentally shot and killed while escorting a classified shipment aboard a train in Kearny, New Jersey.
The shipment en route to Picatinny Army Arsenal in Dover, Delaware, from the midwest. Another military police officer was clearing his service pistol during a temporary stop in the rail yards at Kearny when it accidentally discharged and struck PFC Martin in the chest.
PFC Martin had served in the Army for two years and was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The shipment en route to Picatinny Army Arsenal in Dover, Delaware, from the midwest. Another military police officer was clearing his service pistol during a temporary stop in the rail yards at Kearny when it accidentally discharged and struck PFC Martin in the chest.
PFC Martin had served in the Army for two years and was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Army Military Police Corps
Private First Class
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