Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Private First Class (Rifleman) in Company F, 2d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein)FMF. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Binh Son, Republic of Vietnam on April 21, 1967. He was killed in action. His citation reads in part "Although he knew that one man had been killed attempting to assist the wounded, Pfc. Martini raced through the open area and dragged a comrade back to a friendly position. In spite of a serious wound received during this first daring rescue, he again braved the unrelenting fury of the enemy fire to aid another companion lying wounded only 20 meters in front of the enemy trench line. As he reached the fallen marine, he received a mortal wound, but disregarding his own condition, he began to drag the marine toward his platoon's position. Observing men from his unit attempting to leave the security of their position to aid him, concerned only for their safety, he called to them to remain under cover, and through a final supreme effort, moved his injured comrade to where he could be pulled to safety, before he fell, succumbing to his wounds. Stouthearted and indomitable, Pfc. Martini unhesitatingly yielded his life to save two of his comrades and insure the safety of the remainder of the platoon."
Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Private First Class (Rifleman) in Company F, 2d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein)FMF. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Binh Son, Republic of Vietnam on April 21, 1967. He was killed in action. His citation reads in part "Although he knew that one man had been killed attempting to assist the wounded, Pfc. Martini raced through the open area and dragged a comrade back to a friendly position. In spite of a serious wound received during this first daring rescue, he again braved the unrelenting fury of the enemy fire to aid another companion lying wounded only 20 meters in front of the enemy trench line. As he reached the fallen marine, he received a mortal wound, but disregarding his own condition, he began to drag the marine toward his platoon's position. Observing men from his unit attempting to leave the security of their position to aid him, concerned only for their safety, he called to them to remain under cover, and through a final supreme effort, moved his injured comrade to where he could be pulled to safety, before he fell, succumbing to his wounds. Stouthearted and indomitable, Pfc. Martini unhesitatingly yielded his life to save two of his comrades and insure the safety of the remainder of the platoon."
Bio by: Don Morfe
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