Clarence Ames Martin ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from South Carolina
On November 29, 1950 Major Martin was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of South Carolina. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 202189 |
| Service ID | 0038387 |
| Name | Clarence Ames Martin |
| From | Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina |
| Casualty Date | November 29, 1950 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit/Group | X Corps, Headquarters and Headquarters Company |
| Casualty Type | Missing in Action and Presumed Dead |
| Location | North Korea |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Clarence Ames Martin is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Clarence is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Major Martin was a decorated veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, X Corps. He was at the forward command post near Hagaru-ri, North Korea when it was overrun by the Chinese forces on the night of November 29-30. He was listed as Missing in Action on November 29, 1950 and presumed dead on December 31, 1953. His remains were not recovered.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Clarence Ames Martin was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Martin had the rank of Major. Service number assignment was 0038387. Attached to X Corps, Headquarters and Headquarters Company. According to our records South Carolina was his home or enlistment state and Lexington county has been included within the archival record. We have Columbia listed as his city. During his service in the Korean War, Army Major Martin was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on November 29, 1950. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in Action and Presumed Dead. Incident location: North Korea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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• 1,677 World War II
• 502 Korean War
• 896 Vietnam War
• 105 Prisoners of war
• 1,021 Missing in action
• 19 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 48 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
• 1,677 World War II
• 502 Korean War
• 896 Vietnam War
• 105 Prisoners of war
• 1,021 Missing in action
• 19 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 48 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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