Evaristo Martinez, III

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04 Nov 2003 You left us October 27, 1967 in the Quang Tin Province of South Vietnam. I escorted you home to your loving family in November of 1967. Your name is located on panel 28E line 081 of the Vietnam Memorial. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your country. We are all so very proud of you. Your wonderful family has really grown over the years with nieces and nephews. Your Mom has sent me many pictures. Your Mom and I still stay in touch to this day. God bless you. Sergeant Dan Burke 01 May 2007 Bronze Star with V: Disregarding his own safety and exposing himself to enemy fire, Specialist Fourth Class Evaristo Martinez III went to the aid of a fellow soldier whereupon he was mortally wounded. For this act of bravery, Evaristo was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor. Evaristo's mother and father were presented this award by Colonel Johnny M. Rice. A true hero is one who gives his life for another. From Dan Burke dfburke@comcast.net

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 27 Oct 1967 nine men from the 1st Cavalry Division were killed in an action at a fortified village in the Que Son Valley southeast of Que Son itself: B Btry, 1st Bn, 21st Artillery CPL Michael Zarbo, Kingston, RI (Arty F/O with 1/7 Cav) A Co, 1st Bn, 7th Cavalry SGT Terry L. Maloy, Royal Center, IN SP4 Evaristo Martinez, Abilene, TX (Bronze Star "V") SP4 Gary A. Rucktaeschel, Wabasso, MN B Co, 1st Bn, 7th Cavalry PFC Duane C. Akkerman, Lewiston, ID PFC Arthur F. Miramontes, Woodland, CA C Co, 1st Bn, 7th Cavalry PFC John H. Lance, Conway, SC PFC James Leatherwood, Mobile, AL HHC, 1st Bn, 7th Cavalry PFC Michael Peters, Brookfield, IL

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 4 Nov 2003
Last updated 08/10/2009