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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 Richard Jaquelin Marshall (ASN: 0-4635), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from June 1945 to April 1946. The distinctive accomplishments of General Marshall reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General
    War Department, General Orders No. 61 (1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major General Richard Jaquelin Marshall (ASN: 0-4635), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Marshall and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 79 (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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Richard Jaquelin Marshall (ASN: 0-4635), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Marshall and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE)

    Action Date:

    January 24, 1942
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 43 (March 16, 1942)

    (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 Richard Jaquelin Marshall (ASN: 0-4635), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Deputy Chief of Staff, Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), in action against enemy forces at the Aglaloma River, Bataan Province, Philippine Islands, on 24 January 1942. Brigadier General Marshall’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.