He received the Distinguished Service Cross from General George S. Patton , becoming the first Puerto Rican recipient of said military decoration .
Martinez destroyed a German Infantry unit and tank in Tuniz by providing heavy artillery fire , saving his platoon from being attacked in the process .
Martinez received the Distinguished Service Cross from General George S. Patton , becoming the first Puerto Rican recipient of said military decoration .
Martinez destroyed a German Infantry unit and tank in Tuniz by providing heavy artillery fire , saving his platoon from being attacked in the process .