Tom McCabes Genealogy 2022

Louis Martinez, WW2 Photo

Louis MARTINEZAge: 77 years19161993

Name
Louis MARTINEZ
Given names
Louis
Surname
MARTINEZ
Birth June 10, 1916 27 27
Note: According to Draft Registration and his WW2 Military records.
Death of a paternal grandfatherJose Canuto MARTINEZ
before 1920 (Age 3 years)

Note: 1920 census stated that Leandra was a widow. Some genealogists claim he died in 1913.
Birth of a brotherLeo MARTINEZ
November 17, 1924 (Age 8 years)
Death of a maternal grandmotherCrisanta SANCHEZ Y VIGIL
February 11, 1938 (Age 21 years)
Note: Record names her parents as Jesus Maria Sanchez and Lupita Vigil and her birthday Nov 1 1864.
Death of a maternal grandfatherValerio S RAMIREZ
December 28, 1940 (Age 24 years) Age: 76
Note: Valerio S. Ramirez In New Mexico Deaths (Familysearch)
Military
Army Air Corp
1942 (Age 25 years)
Note: Enisted in Army Air Corp Jan 27, 1943. Served in the South Pacific from Nov 1942 until May 1945, a total of 2 years 7 months in the war zone. He was a qualified aerial photographer and was certified as a carbine marksman while in theater. He was demobilized at the end of the war.
Death of a paternal grandmotherLeandra VALENCIA
December 18, 1961 (Age 45 years) Age: 91
Note: From findagrave for Leandra Martinez:
Death of a fatherFrancisco MARTINEZ
July 1982 (Age 66 years)
Note: Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 For Frank Martinez
Death of a motherMatilde “Tille” RAMIREZ
July 20, 1982 (Age 66 years)
Censusyes

Note: 1940 United States Federal Census For Louis Martinez
Military
Draft Registration

Note: Louis' draft registration verifies that he was born in Las Animas County Colorado. He didn't wait to be drafted but join the Army a month after Pearl Harbor.

Death October 31, 1993 (Age 77 years)
Burial November 5, 1993 (5 days after death)
Note: U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 For Louis Martinez
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Louis Martinez, WW2 PhotoLouis MARTINEZ
Birth: June 10, 1916 27 27Las Animas, Colorado, USA
Death: October 31, 1993Las Vegas, San Miguel Co., NM, USA
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Leo Martinez, WW2 NavyLeo MARTINEZ
Birth: November 17, 1924 35 35Las Vegas, San Miguel Co., NM, USA
Death: May 28, 2002San Leandro, Alameda, CA, USA
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Louis Martinez, WW2 PhotoLouis MARTINEZ
Birth: June 10, 1916 27 27Las Animas, Colorado, USA
Death: October 31, 1993Las Vegas, San Miguel Co., NM, USA
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Birth

According to Draft Registration and his WW2 Military records.

Military

Enisted in Army Air Corp Jan 27, 1943. Served in the South Pacific from Nov 1942 until May 1945, a total of 2 years 7 months in the war zone. He was a qualified aerial photographer and was certified as a carbine marksman while in theater. He was demobilized at the end of the war.

Census

1940 United States Federal Census For Louis Martinez Birthplace: New Mexico Marital status: Single Home in 1940: Canon De Manuelitas, San Miguel, New Mexico Map of Home in 1940: View Map Inferred Residence in 1935: Canon De Manuelitas, San Miguel, New Mexico Residence in 1935: Same House Occupation: Farmer Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Frank Martinez 42 Tillie R Martinez 41 Louis Martinez 22 son Leo Martinez 16

Military

Louis' draft registration verifies that he was born in Las Animas County Colorado. He didn't wait to be drafted but join the Army a month after Pearl Harbor.

Burial

U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 For Louis Martinez Service Info.: SGT US ARMY AIR CORPS WORLD WAR II Birth Date: 10 Jun 1916 Death Date: 31 Oct 1993 Service Start Date: 27 Jan 1942 Interment Date: 5 Nov 1993 Cemetery: Santa Fe National Cemetery Cemetery Address: 501 North Guadalupe Street P. O. Box 88 Santa Fe, NM 87501 Buried At: Section 8b Site 34

MilitaryLouis Martinez Military Separation Papers in 1945Louis Martinez Military Separation Papers in 1945
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MilitaryLouis Martinez WW2 Draft Registration Page 1Louis Martinez WW2 Draft Registration Page 1
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