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William Marslender graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He resigned in 1955 as a U.S. Army Captain.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    September 7, 1950

    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 1 (1951)

    (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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) William Henry Marslender (ASN: 0-59389), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with an Infantry Company of the 8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, on 7 September 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Marslender, 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.