U.S. Army
Martin, Sylvester HopkinsConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany K, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownPennsylvania
Citation
Gallantly made a most dangerous reconnaissance, discovering the position of the enemy and enabling the division to repulse an attack made in strong force.
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