Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as a boatswain's mate on board USS Benton during the attack on Haines Bluff, Yazoo River, 27 December 1862. Taking part in the hour-and-a-half engagement with the enemy, who had the dead-range of the vessel and was punishing her with heavy fire, Martin served courageously throughout the battle until the Benton was ordered to withdraw."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as a boatswain's mate on board USS Benton during the attack on Haines Bluff, Yazoo River, 27 December 1862. Taking part in the hour-and-a-half engagement with the enemy, who had the dead-range of the vessel and was punishing her with heavy fire, Martin served courageously throughout the battle until the Benton was ordered to withdraw."
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