Martin Schwenk

Martin Schwenk (also known as George Martin, March 10, 1832 – June 20, 1924) was a German-American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Schwenk received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Schwenk's medal was awarded for bravery during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on 3 July 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on April 23, 1889.[2]

Martin Schwenk aka George Martin
BornApril 28, 1832
Kingdom of Württemberg
DiedFeb 1912
Cincinnati, Ohio
Buried
St. Mary's Cemetery,
Cincinnati, Ohio
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankSergeant
Unit Company B, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Schwenk was born in Baden in Germany and after emigrating to the United States, he entered service in Boston. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Martin Schwenk, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 July 1863, while serving with Company B, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Millerstown (Gettysburg Battle), Pennsylvania, for bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy's lines. Sergeant Schwenk also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Martin Schwenk". Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  2. "Civil War (S-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved January 10, 2016.
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