New York Yankees Honor Syracuse Area World War II Veteran
New York Yankees Honor Syracuse Area World War II Veteran The New York Yankees honored a Syracuse area World War II veteran from Solvay as the "Veteran of the Game." Congratulations to Private First Class Manuel Martinez. Thank you for your service in defending our freedom in World War II. This honor came from the New York Yankees on Sunday May 23. This was during a game against the Chicago White Sox, where the Yankees won 5-4. According to Major Smolinski, Martinez entered the service March 9, 1943 after enlisting in the Syracuse University Reserve Corps. Following basic training in Florid...
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