Pedro MartinezPrivate First ClassH CO, 2ND BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV United States Marine Corps 17 October 1946 - 21 July 1966 Mercedes, Texas Panel 09E Line 053 |
 
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Pfc Pedro Martinez was from a small town called Relampago located on Military Highway 281 close to Mercedes, Texas. It is located deep in the Rio Grande Valley right next to the Rio Grande River. Good people. A memorial was held honoring his services and the town of Relampago now has a street named in his honor - Pfc Pedro Martinez Road. At the time that Pfc Martinez was in Vietnam, I was with Lima 3/1. There were four of us from the Rio Grande Valley in my company alone. I wish I could have met Pfc Martinez over there since we were in the same area but different units. Pfc Martinez was only 19 when he met his fate. He served honorably and died gallantly on the field of battle. I am proud to have shared the field of battle with him. May he Rest In Peace. Semper Fi, Pedro.
From a brother-in-arms from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, |
A Note from The Virtual WallDuring Operation HASTINGS a platoon from Fox 2/1 Marines made a night movement 20/21 Jul 1966 to join with an element of Hotel 2/1 to establish a blocking position. During the march, Fox 2/1 had a meeting engagement with an NVA force; after joining with Hotel 2/1 the combined force was attacked by the NVA. Although the Marines held their position, seven men died in the two engagements:
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 17 Mar 2006
Last updated 08/10/2009