Walter Joseph Marm, Jr.

Early life Marm was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, On that day, during the Battle of Ia Drang, he single-handedly destroyed an enemy machine-gun position and several of its defenders, suffering severe wounds in the process. Marm survived his wounds and was subsequently promoted to first lieutenant; on December 19, 1966, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.

Marm reached the rank of colonel before retiring from the army in 1995. Marm is an Eagle Scout. As such, he is one of only eleven known Eagle Scouts who also received the Medal of Honor. Member of the Knights of Columbus 1966.

Medal of Honor citation

First Lieutenant Marm's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

Political endorsement Marm, a conservative Republican, endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2016. Marm traveled with Trump to election rallies and appeared on stage with him at numerous locations including Selma, North Carolina, on November 3, 2016. During Trump's remarks at Fort Bragg on June 10, 2025, he mentioned Marm's heroism at Ia Drang. Marm was in the audience.