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Carl
Elliott
Lundquist
January 31, 1904

–

March 3, 1980

Cemetery:

Los Angeles National Cemetery

Carl Lundquist graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1927. He retired in 1957 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Presidio of San Francisco

    Action Date:

    July 1927 – June 30, 1957
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 56 (October 28, 1957)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Carl Elliott Lundquist, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1927 to 30 June 1957, culminating as Commanding Officer, Presidio of San Francisco, from 1954 to 1957.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    14th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    71st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 71st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 83 (1945)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Carl Elliott Lundquist, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 14th Infantry Regiment, 71st Infantry Division, 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 Colonel Lundquist, 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:

    14th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    71st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 71st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 26 (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) Carl Elliott Lundquist, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 14th Infantry Regiment, 71st Infantry Division, 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 Colonel Lundquist, 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    14th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    71st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 24, 1945
    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 241 (September 7, 1945)

    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 Colonel (Infantry) Carl Elliott Lundquist, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 14th Infantry Regiment, 71st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 24 April 1945, in the vicinity of Regenstauf, Germany. Colonel Lundquist courageously led a task force in an aggressive assault upon an enemy held bridge across the Regen River at Regenstauf, Germany. When fierce enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire suddenly opened up on him as he was making an initial inspection of the bridge, he fearlessly held his ground and returned the fire with his pistol. Picking up an injured soldier’s M-1 rifle, he advanced toward the hostile position in the face of withering fire and so effectively inspired his men by his personal example of courage that they completely enveloped the enemy by fire. As soon as reinforcements arrived, he organized and led a force against the enemy installation, overrunning them and clearing the route of advance for supporting elements. Colonel Lundquist’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 71st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.