On September 27, 2025 members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in a solemn event when Cpl. Edward C. Martin was brought home and buried in West Chester Cemetery.
This was a long and lonely journey for Cpl. Martin however he was gratefully received to his home.
SAR members Bob Bowers, Michael Gunn and Gary Duffield participated in period uniform. Additional SAR members included Kenny Burck, Bob Sturm, and David Burleigh.
Photos are complements of Bob Sturm.
U.S. Army Cpl. Edwin C. Martin, 18, of Foster, Ohio, was killed during the Korean War, was identified and forensically accounted for on April 29, 2025.
The burial was in the West Chester Cemetery, 6425 West Chester Road, on September 27th, from 10 – 11 AM.
Back on September 27th, we posted an article about the story behind the journey home for Edwin C. Martin, the article is available below:
Korean War Veteran Identified and Brought Home – Edwin C. Martin – Sept 27th Funeral
We can all be grateful that Cpl. Martin is now home and his journey is complete.
