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Martin Hunt
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Hunt in 1898
Born (1873-07-09)July 9, 1873
County Mayo, Ireland
Died July 22, 1938(1938-07-22) (aged 65)
Philippines
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1896–1901
Rank Corporal
Battles/wars Boxer Rebellion
Awards Medal of Honor

Martin Hunt (July 9, 1873 – July 22, 1938) was an American Private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Hunt was born July 9, 1873, in the County of Mayo, Ireland and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Boston, Massachusetts on August 27, 1896. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.

He received his Medal for his actions in Peking, China from June 20 – July 16, 1900. The Medal was presented to him on July 19, 1901.

He was discharged from the Marine Corps on August 26, 1901, and lived in the Philippines until his death on July 22, 1938.

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