Fitness and Liberty Complex
—For Extraordinary Heroism, Courageous Sacrifice, and Distinguished Service —
Edward H. Martin lived a life of selfless service. In July 1967, as executive officer of VA-34, he was shot down by surface-to-air missiles while leading a flight of A-4 Skyhawks from the USS Intrepid against targets in North Vietnam. For almost six years, he was held captive in Hanoi where he resisted brutal torture and isolation as a prisoner of war. Admiral Martin later rose to serve as Commander of Carrier Groups Two and Four, Commander US Sixth Fleet, and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare. A southern gentleman, patriot, warrior, and family man, Ed Martin tirelessly devoted his retirement to a host of charitable and civic organizations with spirited leadership and admirable dedication.| HM Number | HM27G5 |
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| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 at 4:02pm PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 11S E 481903 N 3618001 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 32.69960000, -117.19306667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 32° 41.976', W 117° 11.584' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 32° 41' 58.56" N, 117° 11' 35.04" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 619, 858 |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling West |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 1500 Rogers Rd, Coronado CA 92118, US |
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