Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Commanding Officer, HQ, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps

Awarded on:

October 3rd, 1952

"For exceptionally meritorious service in a position of great responsibility as Commanding General, FIRST Marine Division, in Korea, from 11 January 1952 to 29 August 1952. With superb leadership and professional acuity, General Selden skillfully integrated Republic of Korea Marine Corps and provisional units, greatly augmenting the combat potential of the division, and, through the media of intensive training programs and diplomatic liaison, attained inspirational teamwork which was reflected in the operational skill and esprit de corps of the command. His brilliant exploitation and coordination of air power in support of ground operations and his use of amphibious and helicopter airborne training for Infantry and special units, were significant factors in carrying out successful offensive operations and posed an imminent threat to enemy forces beyond the main line of resistance. General Selden's mastery of tactical science, assiduous adaptation of the capabilities of the command, and exemplary achievements materially furthered the United Nations' progression toward world peace, reflecting the utmost credit on himself and upholding the esteemed traditions of the military service."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 89

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 29 December 1943 through 31 January 1944."

With Combat V device

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Chief of staff, HQ, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 15 September through 20 October 1944."

5/18" Gold Star

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps

With Combat V device

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

U.S.S. Lexington (CV-2), U.S. Navy

With Combat V device

With one star

With star

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

With "Escort" clasp

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With "Base" clasp

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With four 3/16" service stars

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

With two 3/16" service stars

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Commanding Officer, HQ, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps

With Silver Star