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    • Marshall’s Silver Star - The George C. Marshall Foundation

      Gallantry in action

      • It would be easy to think that Gen. George Marshall never won an award for valor. But you would be wrong. This photo, taken when Marshall was Chief of Staff, clearly shows the second ribbon he wears is the silver star, which is awarded for gallantry in action.
  1. Feb 28, 2020 · Marshall’s Silver Star. George Marshall never led troops into battle, and this fact disappointed him. In World War I, though he asked to be assigned to combat troops, he was pulled from 1 st Division to General Headquarters after planning the pivotal attack at Cantigny.

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  3. The Silver Star is the third highest U.S. combat-only award. Established in 1918 as the Citation Star, in 1932 a provision allowed servicemen to receive it retroactively. It has...

  4. George Catlett Marshall Jr. GCB (31 December 1880 – 16 October 1959) was an American army officer and statesman. He rose through the United States Army to become Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army under Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, then served as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense under Truman. [3] .

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  6. Jun 14, 2019 · In addition to leading the A.E.F. to victory in World War I, Pershing notably served as a mentor to many in the generation of generals who led the United States Army during World War II, including George Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Lesley J. McNair, George S. Patton, and Douglas MacArthur.

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  7. Oct 28, 2016 · Marshall and the Distinguished Service Medal. After serving as chief of staff of the United States Army since World War II began in Europe on September 1, 1939, General George C. Marshall resigned from his position on November 18, 1945.

  8. Aug 24, 2018 · Marshall responded by writing a memorandum to President Roosevelt that explained the importance of prompt battlefield recognition: “The Victory medal with its bronze and silver stars was authorized too late to have any effect on the efficiency of the Army.

  9. George Catlett Marshall (December 31, 1880-October 16, 1959), America’s foremost soldier during World War II, served as chief of staff from 1939 to 1945, building and directing the largest army in history. A diplomat, he acted as secretary of state from 1947 to 1949, formulating the «Marshall Plan», an unprecedented program of economic and ...

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