PFC Francis Patrick Martin
In addition to the professional photos on the previous page, we also received professional video of the services at Arlington. A thirty minute edited version is below, including some brief clips from the chapel service, the beginning and end of the procession, and the entire gravesite service including the firing team, bugler, US Army band and the folding and presentation of the flag.
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Additional links and resources
Family members receive medals, more information about grandfather killed in World War II
WNEP Scranton - Newswatch 16's Courtney Harrison spoke with Francis Martin's grandchildren about what it means to know what happened to their grandfather.
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Remains of World War II soldier from Pennsylvania identified 77 years after he was killed in ambush
CBS News
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Battle of Reipertswiller: The 157th Infantry’s Heroic Stand During Operation Nordwind
Warfare History Network page explaining background on the battle where our grandfather was killed
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The 45th Infantry Division Museum
Oklahoma City Museum dedicated to the Thunderbirds, the infantry division where our grandfather fought
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The 45th Infantry Thunderbirds Invited to Liberation Day in France
A moving report from KOTV News 6 in Oklahoma City about members of the 45th Infantry Thunderbirds who were invited to Liberation Day ceremonies in the area of France where our grandfather fell
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A Lost Son of Scranton Honored at Arlington
Scranton Times Tribune article by Chris Kelly
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VFW Post 25 and the City of Scranton Memorial Day Service
Video of the Memorial Service from May 29, 2023, including tributes to former VFW Post Commander James Kuchwara, a speech and tribute to our grandfather PFC Francis Martin, and speeches by US Senator Bob Casey and Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti
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Professional photos and video of Arlington National Cemetery © 2023 Arlington Media / Clifford Crittenden approved for use
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PFC Francis P. Martin: Background and History
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