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Roland Shugg graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1916. He retired in 1952 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Division Artillery

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 1950 – September 1951

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 91 (October 24, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Roland Paget Shugg (ASN: 0-4476), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea, during the period August 1950 to September 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shugg 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:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Artillery

    Division:

    XIII Corps

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945

    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Roland Paget Shugg (ASN: 0-4476), 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 General, Artillery, XIII Corps, from 1943 to 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Division Artillery

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 4 (January 7, 1951)

    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 Roland Paget Shugg (ASN: 0-4476), United States Army, for while serving as Commanding Officer, Division Artillery, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the period 7 December 1950 to 24 December 1950, General Shugg, as Division Artillery Commander of the 3d Infantry Division, skillfully employed his artillery battalion in support of the covering force for the withdrawal of the 1st Marine Division and elements of the 7th Infantry Division from the Chosin Reservoir-Hagaru-Ri (Korea) areas, and subsequently in support of the covering force, against a numerically superior Chinese Communist force, for the withdrawal and evacuation of X Corps units from the Hamhung-Hungnam (Korea) beachhead. General Shugg exhibited his aggressive leadership by making frequent visits to his units, often exposing himself to heavy enemy fire, in order to coordinate most effectively the fire of his artillery units in support of the infantry. General Shugg’s untiring efforts, gallantry, and leadership capacity contributed materially to the successful completion of these withdrawals, and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Artillery

    Division:

    XIII Corps

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945

    War Department, General Orders No. 5 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Roland Paget Shugg (ASN: 0-4476), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, Artillery, XIII Corps, from 1943 to 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Corps Artillery

    Division:

    XIII Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Unites 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 Silver Star to Brigadier General Roland Paget Shugg (ASN: 0-4476), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, Corps Artillery, THIRTEENTH U.S. Army Corps, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Shugg, 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.