Nicknamed "Ernie". Son of Benito Porfilio and Maria Rita Naranjo Martinez. Brother of Matt, Lucy, Joe Isaac and Maria Cora Martinez. Lived in Pueblo 9 years before entering service. Attended Central High School and worked as barber at the Jersin shop. Member Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. Initially buried at United Nations Military Cemetery at Tanggok, Korea.