b. 28/04/1839 Baden, Baden-Wurttemburg. d. 20/06/1924 Washington DC.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 03/07/1863 Millerstown, Pennsylvania.
Schwenk was born in Baden in Germany. After emigrating to the United States, he entered service in Boston. He enlisted under the name of George Martin. In early July 1863, in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy’s lines in actions at Millerstown, Pennslyvainia, Sergeant Martin also rescued an officer from the hands of the Confederates. For most conspicuous gallantry, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 23, 1889.
MOH CITATION:
Bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy’s lines; also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 17, GRAVE 20472
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
