For extraordinary heroism as a Hospital Corpsman with an Assault Company attached to FIFTH Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu, Palau Islands, on October 13, 1944. Although severely wounded in both legs during an action in which his company was subjected to intense hostile fire, Marquez courageously dragged himself over extremely rough and difficult terrain to aid seven of his wounded comrades, and, although unable to walk, treated each of the casualties in turn, remaining with them and refusing treatment for himself until they were evacuated. His valiant devotion to duty and grave concern for the welfare of others were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Mr. Marquez resides in Southern California.