The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) George B. Randolph (ASN: 0-227591), United States Army, for gallantry in action in northern France while serving as Commanding Officer of the 712th Tank Battalion, 90th Infantry Division. On 1 August 1944 Lieutenant Colonel Randolph was given the special mission of pushing back enemy detachments in order to facilitate capture of ***. He personally went forward many times under fire to direct the reduction of pockets of resistance by his special forces. In the advance on *** and ***, he personally directed reduction of numerous road blocks under enemy fire of anti-tank weapons. He showed exceptional gallantry in action in the attack on ***, France in leading the same force and under fire reducing more than ten anti-tank defensive positions greatly facilitating the advance of the remainder of the force and resulting in the capture of several hundred prisoners. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) George B. Randolph (ASN: 0-227591), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 712th Tank Battalion, 90th Infantry Division. On 8 August 1944 between *** and ***, France, Lieutenant Colonel Randolph lead a special task force composed of reconnaissance troops and a company of light tanks as a spearhead followed by Infantry and medium tanks. Lieutenant Colonel Randolph’s personal courage under enemy fire and diligence in pushing the attack and disregard for personal danger was an inspiration to his men. At ****, France, her personally organized and led an attack on an enemy position where one tank was knocked out. His aggressive leadership assisted in reducing eight other defended enemy positions. His gallant actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military spirit. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.