U.S. Army
Schwenk, MartinConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany B, 6th U.S. Cavalry
Citation
Bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy’s lines; also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Martin Schwenk (George Martin)U.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Colalillo, Michael "Mike"U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Warfel, Henry ClayU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kays, Kenneth MichaelU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Drake, James MadisonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Traynor, AndrewU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Little, ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Doherty, Thomas M.U.S. ArmyConflict:
Gibson, Edward HerrickU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Grebe, M. R. WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hammond Jr., LesterU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Hays, John HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Barkeley, David B.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Carlisle, Casper R. - 1477U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Lawson, John HenryU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Preston, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Frick, Jacob G.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Burk, ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Luther, James HezikiahU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Cook, John HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Pentzer, Patrick HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bennett, Orson W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Newland, William D.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Mundell, Walter L.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Mathews, William HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
