Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

April 9th, 1942

"For gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, at Fort Mills, Philippine Islands, during the period from 24 to 28 March 1942. On March 24, 1942, after a heavy bombing attack by enemy planes on Fort Mills, Captain Shofner directed the extinguishing of a fire on a building at Middleside, while shells from a nearby burning ammunition dump were exploding and projecting into the area. On March 27, 1942, he succeeded in extinguishing a fire on buildings north of Middleside barracks caused by incendiary bombs, thus saving the entire line of buildings. Again on March 28, 1942, Captain Shofner directed the combating of a fire in an ammunition dump caused by enemy aerial bombardment, and then directed the removal of casualties from a caved-in shelter, all while the island was under shell fire from enemy shore batteries."

Headquarters, Philippine Coast Artillery Command, General Orders No. 22

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Philippine Guerrilla Forces, U.S. Army Forces in the Philippines – Northern Luzon (USFIP-NL), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

December 6th, 1943

"For extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy while serving with the Philippine Guerilla Forces in the Philippine Islands during the period 15 January 1943 to 13 November 1943. Although physically weakened by eleven months detention in a Japanese camp for American prisoners-of-war, Major Shofner outwitted the Japanese guards on 4 April 1943, made his escape, eluded pursuing patrols and made his way from Davao to Northern Mindanao. Hearing of an American force still operating against the enemy, he continued on foot and by launch to its headquarters, with information of great military value on the defense of Corregidor and the treatment of our prisoners-of-war in Japanese hands. He volunteered his services to the commander of this force and served for nearly six months in responsible staff duties. Combat operations planned and coordinated under his direct supervision did much to reduce the enemy and limit his action. Major Shofner, by his daring escape, his determination, and his voluntary services, made an important contribution to continued resistance in the Philippine Islands and provided valuable information to United States forces. His outstanding heroism and skill reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States."

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 78

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1946

"To Lieutenant Colonel [then Captain] Austin Conner Shofner (MCSN: 0-5641), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action on 15 April 1942, while serving with the Fourth Marine Regiment, displaying gallantry in action on Corregidor, Philippine Islands. Consistently under enemy fire, he organized first aid parties, supervised evacuations of wounded men, and under a heavy enemy artillery barrage, drove the last truckload of wounded men to the hospital. Colonel Shofner's leadership and courageous devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Services.

War Department General Orders No. 82 (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps

He was wounded in the left forearm by Japanese mortar fire during the landing on Peleliu and spent next two weeks in the rear for treatment.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps

Awarded for:

Operation Iceberg

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 15 May through 2 July 1945."
Shofner and his unit took part in the assault on Kunishi Ridge.

With Combat "V" device

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Captain Austin Conner Shofner (MCSN: 0-5641), United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until he successfully escaped captivity on 4 March 1943.

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps

He led his unit during the Chinese Civil war in Tientsin area and took part in the combats against Chinese communists.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

"Fleet" clasp

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With four 3/16 inch service stars

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With 1 star

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With 1 star