March, Francis Andrew

Date of birth:: November 2nd, 1895 (Easton/Pennsylvania, United States)
Date of death:: November 2nd, 1967 (San Jose/California, United States)
Buried on:: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Plot: X. Grave: 3096.
Service number:: 0-12138
Nationality:: American

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Colonel
Unit:: Divisional Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: July 16th, 1944
Awarded for:: Operation Neptune

"For gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, Division Artillery, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army."

Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 36

Bronzen Leeuw (BL)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Colonel
Unit:: Divisional Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: February 22nd, 1946
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

During the fighting of the 82nd Airborne Division in the vicinity of NIJMEGEN in the months of September and October 1944, he distinguished himself by committing courageous and discreet deeds.

A commendable example in all respects under very difficult circumstances."

Royal decree no.11

Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Colonel
Unit:: Divisional Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 82d Airborne Division, in 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General March and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army."