[ Medal of Honor Citation ] Lieutenant Sylvester H Martin Organization:    Company K, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry Entered Service:   unknown Birth:   Chester County, Pa. Date Medal Issued:   5 April 1894. Date of Action:   19 August 1864. Place of Action:   Weldon Railroad, Va. 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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