Anthony Marquez

Outfit: B/1/24th Marines
Rank: Hospital Apprentice First Class
MOS: Corpsman

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Outfit: B/1/24th Marines
Rank: Hospital Apprentice First Class
MOS: Corpsman
Important Events:
June 18, 1944 – awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medal for actions on this date.

For heroism while serving as a company corpsman attached to a Marine infantry battalion during the invasion of Saipan Island, Marianas Group. On 18 June 1944, Hospital Apprentice First Class Marquez’s company received heavy machine gun and 37mm fire from Japanese tanks attempting a counterattack. In the period of a few minutes, many casualties were suffered. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he immediately and unhesitatingly went forward and began administering first aid to the wounded. During the time he was caring for the wounded, the enemy tanks commenced firing and though the situation was desperate, he calmly and efficiently treated and directed the evacuation of the casualties. His great courage and heroic devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

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Outfit: B/1/24th Marines
Rank: Hospital Apprentice First Class
MOS: Corpsman

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Outfit: B/1/24th Marines
Rank: Pharmacist’s Mate, Third Class
MOS: Corpsman
Important Events:
March 4, 1945 – killed in action (shrapnel wounds, head). Awarded Bronze Star Medal for actions this date.

For heroic achievement as a Corpsman attached to a Marine Rifle Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, on March 4, 1945. Braving savage hostile mortar and small-arms fire which inflicted numerous casualties on our troops, Marquez resolutely ministered to the wounded and courageously directed their evacuation to a position of comparative safety and, continuing his valiant task with calm initiative in the face of a terrific barrage until fatally wounded by enemy shrapnel. By his aggressive determination and selfless devotion to duty under extremely hazardous conditions, Marquez rendered valiant and skilled service and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

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