Clifford F. Quilici Silver Star citation

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the SILVER STAR MEDAL to

CAPTAIN CLIFFORD F. QUILICI, USMCR.,

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Member of a Reconnaissance Patrol transported by submarine and subsequently by boat to a Japanese-held island in the Pacific Area during the latter part of December, 1943. With no previous knowledge of enemy strength or the attitude of natives to the Allied Nations, and with limited means of escape, Captain Quilici unhesitatingly went ashore in the face of certain danger and, within an exceedingly brief space of time, had secured information concerning the strength of Japanese forces and their equipment and had determined the most suitable beach for future landing as well as favorable sites for bomber and fighter strips. Discovered by the enemy and in danger of being captured by a hostile party possessing superior arms, Captain Quilici fought gallantly, assisting in ambushing and killing three Japanese, wounding one, and putting the remainder to flight before struggling back through heavy seas to the rendezvous with the submarine. His outstanding skill, heroism, and resourcefulness in the successful execution of a vital mission were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.”

For the President,

/s/ James Forrestal

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Born 22 August 1913 in Dayton, Nev…. Home of Record: Reno, Nev…. Also awarded the Bronze Star and several Purple Hearts… Also served in the Korean War and two tours in Vietnam… Retired as a colonel after 33 years of service… Passed: 3 November 1995… Interred: Mountain View Cemetery in Reno, Nev.