Martin Schwenk

Sergeant

1839 – 1924

Sergeant Martin Schwenk served the U.S. Army. Martin was 85 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Sergeant

Medal of Honor

18 July 1863 · At Millerstown, Pa., July 1863. · Sergeant, Company B, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

Bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy's lines; also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 18, 1863 · At Millerstown, Pa., July 1863. · Sergeant, Company B, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

Bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy's lines; also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.

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Sergeant

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