Growing up in Texas, Bert Marshall has been hailed as one of greatest quarterbacks in Texas High School history, and was the only 3 time All State Quarterback in Texas High School history and an Honorable Mention All America tailback at Vanderbilt University. During World War II, he became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 7 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After the war he transferred to the new U.S. Air Force, serving in the Korean War and retiring in 1957 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
Sponsored by:
Bert
Wilder
Marshall
, Jr.
November 9, 1918
–
March 31, 1979
Born:
Royce City
,
Texas
Home:
Royce City
,
Texas
Buried:
Dallas
,
Texas
Cemetery:
Restland Memorial Park
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Batallion:
354th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
355th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Bert Wilder Marshall, Jr. (ASN: 0-404125), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Batallion:
354th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
355th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Bert Wilder Marshall, Jr. (ASN: 0-404125), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Batallion:
354th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
355th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Bert Wilder Marshall, Jr. (ASN: 0-404125), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Batallion:
354th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
355th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
April 1944 – May 1945
Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 101 (June 26, 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 Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Bert W. Marshall, Jr. (ASN: 0-404125), United States Army Air Forces, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as Pilot of a P-51 Mustang Fighter Airplane of the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, while participating in a large number of fighter operations over Continental Europe from April 1944 to May 1945. During this period, Colonel Marshall served with distinction as Squadron and Group Leader of the 355th Fighter Group. His vigorous and superior combat tactics and zealous prosecution of the aerial offensive against the enemy were a constant source of inspiration for all serving under his command. His determination and willingness to engage the enemy at any cost is borne out by the fact that four of his aircraft were literally “shot out” from under him while establishing his enviable record of enemy aircraft destroyed. On one occasion a fellow pilot returned him “piggy-back” from enemy territory after a forced landing, the first such incident in the history of the EIGHTH Air Force. All missions were carried out with a high degree of success due to Colonel Marshall’s courage, gallantry, and outstanding flying skill. The courage, flying skill, and unyielding fighting spirit displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Marshall are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Army Air Forces.