Entered the service from Virginia.
A 1941 graduate of Staunton (Virginia) Military Academy. Member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Injured near St. Mere Eglise, France. Awarded the Bronze Star for bravery and the Purple Heart
Contributor forc Airborne Division: Coop
Citation of Bronze Star for Valor:
HEADQUARTERS 82D AIRBORNE DIVISION
Office of the Division Commander
APO 469, US Army
6 Dec 1944
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 63
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL
*** EXTRACT ****
GEORGE B. TULLIDGE, 33 539 482, Sergeant, 507th Parachute Infantry, For heroic conduct under fire on 7 June 1944 near La Fiere, FRANCE. While in position holding the main road to St. Mere Eglise, FRANCE, our troops were subjected to a heavy attack by the enemy which threatened the entire position. Displaying aggressiveness and unusual courage, Sergeant TULLIDGE set up a light machine gun and held off the enemy attacks killing and wounding many of the enemy and causing others to withdraw. Although wounded in this engagement, he refused to withdraw until the enemy had been completely routed from the area. This action was highly instrumental in the successful holding of the road which was vital to the accomplishment of his unit's mission. Entered military service from VIRGINIA.
By Command of Major General Gavin:
R.H. Wienecke
Colonel, G.S.C.
Chief of Staff
A 1941 graduate of Staunton (Virginia) Military Academy. Member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Injured near St. Mere Eglise, France. Awarded the Bronze Star for bravery and the Purple Heart
Contributor forc Airborne Division: Coop
Citation of Bronze Star for Valor:
HEADQUARTERS 82D AIRBORNE DIVISION
Office of the Division Commander
APO 469, US Army
6 Dec 1944
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 63
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL
*** EXTRACT ****
GEORGE B. TULLIDGE, 33 539 482, Sergeant, 507th Parachute Infantry, For heroic conduct under fire on 7 June 1944 near La Fiere, FRANCE. While in position holding the main road to St. Mere Eglise, FRANCE, our troops were subjected to a heavy attack by the enemy which threatened the entire position. Displaying aggressiveness and unusual courage, Sergeant TULLIDGE set up a light machine gun and held off the enemy attacks killing and wounding many of the enemy and causing others to withdraw. Although wounded in this engagement, he refused to withdraw until the enemy had been completely routed from the area. This action was highly instrumental in the successful holding of the road which was vital to the accomplishment of his unit's mission. Entered military service from VIRGINIA.
By Command of Major General Gavin:
R.H. Wienecke
Colonel, G.S.C.
Chief of Staff
Entered the service from Virginia.
A 1941 graduate of Staunton (Virginia) Military Academy. Member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Injured near St. Mere Eglise, France. Awarded the Bronze Star for bravery and the Purple Heart
Contributor forc Airborne Division: Coop
Citation of Bronze Star for Valor:
HEADQUARTERS 82D AIRBORNE DIVISION
Office of the Division Commander
APO 469, US Army
6 Dec 1944
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 63
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL
*** EXTRACT ****
GEORGE B. TULLIDGE, 33 539 482, Sergeant, 507th Parachute Infantry, For heroic conduct under fire on 7 June 1944 near La Fiere, FRANCE. While in position holding the main road to St. Mere Eglise, FRANCE, our troops were subjected to a heavy attack by the enemy which threatened the entire position. Displaying aggressiveness and unusual courage, Sergeant TULLIDGE set up a light machine gun and held off the enemy attacks killing and wounding many of the enemy and causing others to withdraw. Although wounded in this engagement, he refused to withdraw until the enemy had been completely routed from the area. This action was highly instrumental in the successful holding of the road which was vital to the accomplishment of his unit's mission. Entered military service from VIRGINIA.
By Command of Major General Gavin:
R.H. Wienecke
Colonel, G.S.C.
Chief of Staff
A 1941 graduate of Staunton (Virginia) Military Academy. Member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Injured near St. Mere Eglise, France. Awarded the Bronze Star for bravery and the Purple Heart
Contributor forc Airborne Division: Coop
Citation of Bronze Star for Valor:
HEADQUARTERS 82D AIRBORNE DIVISION
Office of the Division Commander
APO 469, US Army
6 Dec 1944
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 63
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL
*** EXTRACT ****
GEORGE B. TULLIDGE, 33 539 482, Sergeant, 507th Parachute Infantry, For heroic conduct under fire on 7 June 1944 near La Fiere, FRANCE. While in position holding the main road to St. Mere Eglise, FRANCE, our troops were subjected to a heavy attack by the enemy which threatened the entire position. Displaying aggressiveness and unusual courage, Sergeant TULLIDGE set up a light machine gun and held off the enemy attacks killing and wounding many of the enemy and causing others to withdraw. Although wounded in this engagement, he refused to withdraw until the enemy had been completely routed from the area. This action was highly instrumental in the successful holding of the road which was vital to the accomplishment of his unit's mission. Entered military service from VIRGINIA.
By Command of Major General Gavin:
R.H. Wienecke
Colonel, G.S.C.
Chief of Staff
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