Navy Federal Credit Union

(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 Silver Star to Brigadier General Claude Monroe McQuarrie, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with as Assistant Commanding General of the 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1952. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General McQuarrie, 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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    132nd Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    23rd Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    March 26 – April 17, 1945

    Headquarters, Americal Division, General Orders No. 44 (April 18, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Claude Monroe McQuarrie (ASN: 0-12830), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 132d Infantry Regiment 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Talisay, Cebu, Philippine Islands, from 26 March 1945 to 17 April 1945. When his regiment climaxed its attacks on enemy strongholds overlooking the city of Cebu, Philippine Islands, Colonel McQuarrie, with total disregard for his own safety, directed the operations of his troops from front line positions. Colonel McQuarrie was constantly subjected to enemy fire and his leadership and calm coordination of the forces under his command was a source of inspiration to his troops. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel McQuarrie, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    132d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, Americal Division, General Orders No. 44 (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 Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Claude Monroe McQuarrie, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 132d Infantry Regiment 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel McQuarrie, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945

    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Claude Monroe McQuarrie, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Regiment of the 23d Infantry Division (Americal), from 1943 to 1945.