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Martin Hunt
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| Born | July 9, 1873 County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | July 22, 1938 (aged 65) Philippines |
| Allegiance |  United States |
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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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