US Army Specialist Martin James DeHimer

 

 

The History

US Army Specialist was killed in action in Vietnam on March 11, 1970.  He was 21 years old.

 

 

The Family

US Army Specialist Martin James DeHimer was from Rome, NY.  He was the son of Jack and Marion Castle DeHImer.  He had seven brothers, John, William, Lawrence, Roger, Paul, Craig and Dale and two sisters, Barbara Jean and Deborah.

 

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More Story

US Army Specialist Martin James DeHimer served with the 1st. Infantry, 7th Cavalry Division.  He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with Clusters, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Purple Heart.

 

 

And More

US Army Specialist Martin James DeHimer is buried in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Rome, NY.

 

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