Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    12th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    November 24, 1944

    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 36 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Cavalry) Burns T. Tilton, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving with Troop D, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations on 24 November 1944.