Martin Hunt

Martin Hunt (September 14, 1872 – 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.

For the Australian politician, see Marty Hunt.
Martin Hunt
Hunt in 1898
Born(1872-09-14)September 14, 1872
County Mayo, Ireland
DiedJuly 22, 1938(1938-07-22) (aged 65)
Philippines
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1896–1901
RankCorporal
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Hunt was born September 14, 1872 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.[1]

He received his Medal for his actions in Peking, China from June 20 – July 16, 1900.[1] The Medal was presented to him July 19, 1901.[1]

He was discharged from the marine corps on August 26, 1901, and lived in the Philippines until his death on July 22, 1938.[2]

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, 20 June to 16 July 1900, Hunt distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]

See also

References
  1. "HUNT, MARTIN". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
  2. Karl Schuon (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Hunt, Martin. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 110. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
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