United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Sylvester H. Martin
Lieutenant
1841 – 1927
Lieutenant Sylvester H. Martin served the U.S. Army. Sylvester was 86 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Lieutenant
Medal of Honor
19 August 1864 · At Weldon Railroad, Va.
Gallantly made a most dangerous reconnaissance, discovering the position of the enemy and enabling the division to repulse an attack made in strong force.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Gallantly made a most dangerous reconnaissance, discovering the position of the enemy and enabling the division to repulse an attack made in strong force.
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