About Martin Hunt
Lived 1873 – 1938 (aged 65). Martin Hunt was a military personnel.
Martin Hunt (July 9, 1873 – July 22, 1938) was an American Private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography Hunt was born July 9, 1873, in the County of Mayo, Ireland and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Boston, Massachusetts on August 27, 1896. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.
He received his Medal for his actions in Peking, China from June 20 – July 16, 1900.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 9 July 1873, County of Mayo, Ireland. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, from 20 June to 16 July 1900, Hunt distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
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Who was Martin Hunt?
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1872-1938)
When was Martin Hunt born?
Martin Hunt was born on 9 July 1873 in County Mayo.
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Martin Hunt died on 22 July 1938 in Philippines.
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Martin Hunt was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Martin Hunt (Medal of Honor)
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