Following his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant, Horner was transferred to Criglersville, Virginia, in March 1932, where he was appointed commander of Guard Platoon at President Hoover's summer camp.

Horner remained in that capacity until the end of January 1941, when he was appointed commander of the provisional Marine detachment located at Quantico and subsequently sailed for Portland Bight, Jamaica, in March of the same year.

Horner served as progress officer for the amphibious bases and operations and subsequently received the Navy Commendation Medal for his work in this capacity and also for his service in Jamaica.

Horner served on the staff of the 4th Marine Division during the Marianas Islands Campaign in July 1944 and subsequently received the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" for his service as assistant operations officer.

After promotion to the rank of colonel in December 1944, Horner was appointed supply officer of 4th Marine Division under Major General Clifton B. Cates.

Toward the end of the World War II, Horner became assistant chief of staff and supply officer of the V Amphibious Corps in May 1945 under his old superior, Major General Harry Schmidt.

When general Pepper was appointed transferred to Camp Pendleton in January 1952, Horner assumed the temporary command of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Subsequently, ordered to the Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek in July 1954, Horner took over the command of Landing Troop Training Unit, Atlantic from Brigadier General Leonard B. Cresswell.

Here is the ribbon bar of Major General Matthew C. Horner:[1] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.