WILLIAM J. MARSHALL, First Lieutenant, Cavalry (Armored), Company “C” Tank Battalion, U. S. Army. On September 10, 1944, the lst Platoon, Company “C” Tank Battalion, commanded by Lt. Marshall, was supporting elements of the Infantry Regiment in a crossing of the Canal de Est and the Moselle River near Bayon, Franie. When the advance of the infantry was halted by enemy fire between the canal and the river, Lt. Marshall, exhibiting great daring and initiative, personally led his tanks across the canal despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles of terrain. Still under fire and closely supporting the advance of the infantry, Lt. Marshall next succeeded in fording his tanks across the river and establishing a bridgehead on the far side, enabling the engineers to construct bridges so that other elements might cross. The outstanding accomplishments of Lt. Marshall, his personal courage under fire, and his loyal devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States.