Alva Martz, Hun-Killer, and the Springfield Shotgun
Alvey (Alva) Martz was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions at the Marne. Here’s a 1918 article interviewing his parents. His father carries a Springfield shotgun into the room.
Alvey (Alva) Martz was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions at the Marne. Here’s a 1918 article interviewing his parents. His father carries a Springfield shotgun into the room.
General Ord had a front-row seat to many historical events and people of 19th Century America: Roommates with William T. Sherman at West Point, artillery officer in the 2nd Seminole War, Civil War hero, investigator of the Lincoln assassination, hunted buffalo with Custer, and a possible illegitimate descendent of King George VI.
Hey cool, thanks for the comment, Mike! Congrats on finding one. I would also assume no patch box in the…
This was a great source of information. I obtained a Navy Sharps in the 44k range, with both EF and…