Ernest Edward Martinez ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New Mexico
On September 20, 1944 Private First Class Martinez was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New Mexico. ★ 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 | 88433 |
| Service ID | 38352130 |
| Name | Ernest Edward Martinez |
| From | Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico |
| Birth Date | January 6, 1925 |
| Casualty Date | September 20, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 4th Infantry Division, 22nd Infantry Regiment, Company A |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Brandscheid, Gondenbrett, Germany |
| Burial | Plot G Row 7 Grave 29, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Ernest Edward Martinez is buried or memorialized at Plot G Row 7 Grave 29, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
PFC Martinez was killed in action during the first penetration of Germany by the 22nd Infantry. He attended Albuquerque High School and participated in various sports activities. He had been in the service since July, 1943, and overseas since January, 1944. He was 1 son in a family of 9 children.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Ernest Edward Martinez was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Martinez had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 38352130. Attached to 4th Infantry Division, 22nd Infantry Regiment, Company A.
He was born on January 6, 1925. According to our records New Mexico was his home or enlistment state and Bernalillo county has been included within the archival record. We have Albuquerque listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private First Class Martinez experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 20, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Brandscheid, Gondenbrett, Germany. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 2,192 World War II
• 198 Korean War
• 397 Vietnam War
• 468 Prisoners of war
• 652 Missing in action
• 10 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 13 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
• 2,192 World War II
• 198 Korean War
• 397 Vietnam War
• 468 Prisoners of war
• 652 Missing in action
• 10 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 13 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
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