Martin Hunt (Medal of Honor)

Distinguished service during the battle of Peking

Martin Hunt was born on 9 July 1873 in County Mayo, Ireland. He served as a private in the United States Marine Corps during the China Relief Expedition.

Between 20 June and 16 July 1900, Hunt distinguished himself in the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China. His meritorious conduct earned the Medal of Honor, awarded on 2 July 1915. The brief citation does not identify a separate individual exploit.

Hunt later attained the rank of corporal. He died on 22 July 1938 in Pasay, in the Philippines, and is buried in Sta. Clara de Montefalco Parish Cemetery there.

Medal of Honor citation

In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 20 June to 16 July 1900, Hunt distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.