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George
Purefoy
Tilson
1928-06-15

–

1991-12-26

Born:

Asheville

, 

North Carolina

Home:

Asheville

, 

North Carolina

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

George Tilson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Cavalry) George Purefoy Tilson, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Director of Training, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (MRA&L), from 1973 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Tilson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Cavalry) George Purefoy Tilson, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, Forces, Department of the Army, from 1968 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Tilson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel (Cavalry) George Purefoy Tilson, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Director of Training, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (MRA&L), from 1973 to 1979. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Tilson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    89th Medium Tank Battalion

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1951
    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 486 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Cavalry) George Purefoy Tilson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 89th Medium Tank Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Tilson, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Cavalry) George Purefoy Tilson, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, II Field Force, Vietnam, and subsequently as Commanding Officer, Division Support Command, Americal Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Tilson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.