William F. Marquat

• World War I—Coast Artillery Office
• World War II
  • Staff officer to General MacArthur
  • Commander of the 14th Anti-Aircraft Command
• Post World War II
  • Chair of the Allied Council for Japan
  • 1945–1952—Head of the Economics and Science Section General Headquarters for the Supreme Allied Powers - Tokyo, Japan
  • 1952–1955—Chief of Civil Affairs and Military Government
  • 1955—retires

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.