Martin Schwenk
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Martin Schwenk
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| Born | April 28, 1839 Baden, Germany |
| Died | June 20, 1924 |
| Buried |
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit |  Sergeant, 6th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Gettysburg American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Martin Schwenk (also known as George Martin, March 10, 1832 – June 20, 1924) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Schwenk received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Schwenk's medal was awarded for bravery during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on 3 July 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on April 23, 1889.[2]
Schwenk was born in Baden in Germany and after emigrating to the United States, he entered service in Boston. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[1][2]
Medal of Honor citation
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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Martin Schwenk, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 July 1863, while serving with Company B, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Millerstown (Gettysburg Battle), Pennsylvania, for bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy's lines. Sergeant Schwenk also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.[1]
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- 1832 births
- 1924 deaths
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- People from Baden
- People of Massachusetts in the American Civil War
- German emigrants to the United States
- Union Army officers
- German-born Medal of Honor recipients
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
