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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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    712th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 1, 1944
    Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 52 (September 1, 1944)

    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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    712th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 17, 1944
    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 84 (April 20, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) George B. Randolph (ASN: 0-227591), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 712th Tank Battalion, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 17 August 1944. On that date, Colonel Randolph personally led a tank company into action against the enemy-held town of Le Bourg St. Leonard, France, inspiring his men by his bold, fearless leadership. As the battle grew in intensity he moved from tank to tank, heedless of his own safety, personally directing the fire of the tank crews and supporting infantry. On the following morning during a desperate enemy attack, Colonel Randolph, although wounded, led a counter-attack so aggressively that the enemy was routed and the town secured. His inspiring leadership, and his courage and supreme devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.