Historical Marker

Machinegunner, U.S. 25th Inf. Div., Cpl. Benito Martinez

Historical marker location:

SH Spur 148, Fort Hancock, Texas

( SH Spur 148, Ft. Hancock)

Graduated from Fort Hancock High School, May 1951. In Korean War, earned Congressional Medal of Honor in lone 6-hour stand near Satae-ri, Korea, Sept. 6, 1952, enabling his unit to regain key terrain. He rejected offers of aid; was cited for incredible valor, supreme sacrifice.