World War II
Douglas MacArthur
General · U.S. Army
U.S. Army, commanding U.S. Army Forces in the Far East
Bataan Peninsula, Philippine Islands. · Place not recorded
Public domain. Photographer not credited. Source file
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- World War II
- Home state
- Wisconsin
- Action
- Douglas MacArthur, Bataan Peninsula, Philippine Islands.
The citation
Official citation
For conspicuous leadership in preparing the Philippine Islands to resist conquest, for gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against invading Japanese forces, and for the heroic conduct of defensive and offensive operations on the Bataan Peninsula. He mobilized, trained, and led an army which has received world acclaim for its gallant defense against a tremendous superiority of enemy forces in men and arms. His utter disregard of personal danger under heavy fire and aerial bombardment, his calm judgment in each crisis, inspired his troops, galvanized the spirit of resistance of the Filipino people, and confirmed the faith of the American people in their Armed Forces.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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