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Autrey Maroun graduated from Gulf Coast Academy in 1929 and attended Tulane University for two years before receiving a congressional appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated from West Point in 1935. In 1946, General Maroun was assigned as executive officer to the chief of counsel for War Crimes in Nurnberg, Germany. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    378th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    95th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 95th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 21 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Autrey Joseph Maroun (ASN: 0-19865), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 378th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Maroun, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    5th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 1964 – November 1966

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 16 (April 4, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Autrey Joseph Maroun (ASN: 0-19865), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 5th Infantry Division, during the period from August 1964 to November 1966.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    378th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    95th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 11 – 15, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 30 (February 5, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Autrey Joseph Maroun (ASN: 0-19865), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 378th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 11 to 15 November 1944, in the vicinity of Fort d’Illange, Thionville, France. During five days of this action, the 2d Battalion, 378th Infantry Regiment engaged in its first offensive operation. On 15 November 1944, Colonel Maroun and his troops were forced to cross the flooded Mozelle River at daybreak against German-occupied fortresses bristling with mortars and machine gun nests and advanced against stubbornly resisting enemy, killing an estimated 300 Germans, capturing 215 prisoners, reduced two major fortifications, and routing a large enemy force. Lieutenant Colonel Maroun’s inspiring leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 95th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Autrey Joseph Maroun (ASN: 0-19865), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from 1970 to 1972.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    IX Corps

    Action Date:

    1952 – 1953

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Autrey Joseph Maroun (ASN: 0-19865), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-3, NINTH Corps, in Korea, from 1952 to 1953.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    35th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1952 – 1953

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Autrey Joseph Maroun (ASN: 0-19865), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1952 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Maroun and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Autrey Joseph Maroun (ASN: 0-19865), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1970 to 1972.