(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 Brigadier General William Frederic Marquat (ASN: 0-6533), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Chief of Staff, Philippine Coast Artillery Command, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), in action against enemy forces at Silaiim Point, Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 1 February 1942. Brigadier General Marquat’s extraordinary heroism, 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 and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
United Nations CommandAction Date:
September 29 – October 4, 1950
Headquarters, Far East Command, General Orders No. 67 (November 23, 1950)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 Major General William Frederic Marquat (ASN: 0-6533), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Anti-Aircraft Officer for the United Nations Command in Korea during the period 29 September to 4 October 1950. Following the restoration of the capital of the Republic of Korea to its President and before the Seoul area was free of enemy activity, General Marquat, completely disregarding his own safety, toured the region by vehicle to obtain first-hand information vital to planning effective anti-aircraft installations necessary to forestall surprise enemy air attacks. Later, in anticipation of increased enemy air activity, General Marquat traveled over terrain harassed by sniper fire and endangered by land mines to inspect anti-aircraft installations. His personal concern for his troops, aggressive actions in ground surveillance, and presence in the forward areas inspired his units to a high degree of efficiency and contributed materially to the United Nations effort in Korea. General Marquat’s inspirational courage and his unfaltering devotion to duty as a leader upholds the highest traditions of the military service.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralRegiment:
14th Anti-Aircraft CommandDivision:
Southwest Pacific AreaAction Date:
April 1942 – June 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 63 (1945)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 William Frederic Marquat (ASN: 0-6533), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, as Anti-Aircraft Officer, General Headquarters and Commanding General, 14th Anti-Aircraft Command, Southwest Pacific Area, from April 1942 to June 1945. With brilliant technical skill, great resourcefulness, and able direction, General Marquat developed the anti-aircraft artillery to an unusually high degree of combat efficiency. From the time of organization of the Southwest Pacific Area through the Papua, New Guinea, Northern Solomons, Bismarck Archipelago, Southern Philippines and Luzon Campaigns, he directed and supervised its training and coordinated its employment. By his sound judgment, energetic leadership and professional ability, General Marquat made a material contribution to the successful anti-aircraft defenses of the Southwest Pacific Area.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
December 6, 1945 – May 22, 1952
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 75 (August 6, 1952)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General William Frederic Marquat (ASN: 0-6533), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from 6 December 1945 to 22 May 1952. (This award supersedes the award of the Legion of Merit to General Marquat, for service from June 1945 to June 1946, published in General Orders 239, United States Army Forces, Pacific, 28 June 1946.)
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Philippine Coast Artillery CommandAction Date:
November 5, 1941 – March 11, 1942
War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1942)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 Brigadier General William Frederic Marquat (ASN: 0-6533), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, in the Philippine Islands, from 5 November 1941 to 11 March 1942. As Chief of Staff, Philippine Coast Artillery Command, Brigadier General Marquat devised a comprehensive system of seacoast artillery defense for the island sea areas of the Philippine Archipelago. He contrived the organization and training of Coast Artillery elements of the Philippine Army. On the outbreak of hostilities, working with speed and precision, he planned the constitution of an additional anti-aircraft regiment so effectively that personnel and material were assembled in action and in combat positions within twenty-eight hours. He prepared effectively the dispositions of mobile anti-aircraft elements for the defense of the Bataan Peninsula and supervised the conduct of the anti-aircraft defense. He planned and supervised the installation of additional seacoast defenses for the Bataan Peninsula. His brilliant technical ability, his capacity for rapid and sustained efforts and his genius for improvisation to meet the needs of the situation contributed immeasurably to the ability of the command to offer sustained resistance.