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Gary W. Martini
Gary Wayne Martini
Gary W. Martini, Medal of Honor recipient Born Died Allegiance September 21, 1948 Lexington, Virginia April 21, 1967 (aged18) KIA at Binh Son, Republic of Vietnam United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps Yearsof service 1966-1967 Rank Unit Battles/wars Awards Private First Class 2nd Battalion 8th Marines 2nd Battalion 1st Marines Vietnam War Medal of Honor Purple Heart
Private First Class Gary Wayne Martini (September 21, 1948April 21, 1967) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism in April 1967 during the Vietnam War.
Early years
Martini was born on September 21, 1948, in Lexington, Virginia. His early education was completed in Frankford, West Virginia, where he participated in intramural sports. After moving with his parents to Charleston, West Virginia, he attended Stonewall Jackson High School through the 11th grade. His family then moved temporarily to Portland, Oregon, and Gary attended David Douglas High School until February 1966.
Gary W. Martini While serving in this capacity, he was promoted to private first class in September 1966. Transferred to the Far East in the Republic of Vietnam in December 1966, PFC Martini joined Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. During Operation Union at Binh Son, Da Nang, on April 21, 1967, he was mortally wounded when he went to the aid of his wounded comrades.
Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star Vietnam Campaign Medal
In memoriam
Martini Hall (Building #622) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is named in honor of PFC Gary W. Martini. Martini completed his recruit training at MCRD San Diego in 1966. Gary Wayne Martini's name is inscribed on the Vietnam War Memorial ("The Wall") on Panel 8E, 61. Martini Hall at Camp Horno in Camp Pendleton, CA is a chowhall named in honor of PFC Gary W. Martini.
Gary W. Martini 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, Private Martini unhesitatingly yielded his own life to save two of his comrades and insure the safety of the remainder of his platoon. His outstanding courage, valiant fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty reflected the highest credit upon himself, the Marine Corps, and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. /S/ LYNDON B. JOHNSON
Notes References
This article incorporatespublic domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps. "Private First Class Gary Wayne Martini, USMC" (http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/Whos_Who/ Martini_GW.htm). Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 2007-10-09. "PFC Gary W. Martini, Medal of Honor, 1967, 2/5/1, Viet Nam (Medal of Honor citation)" (http://web.archive. org/web/*/http://www.usmc.mil/moh.nsf/000003c919889c0385255f980058f5b6/ 0000033ba9f47a7385255fa4004e0971?OpenDocument). Marines Awarded the Medal of Honor. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original (http://www.usmc.mil/moh.nsf/ 000003c919889c0385255f980058f5b6/0000033ba9f47a7385255fa4004e0971?OpenDocument) on 2007-02-20.
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