The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Tildon Solomon McGee (ASN: 0-464826), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with as a Chaplain with Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces from 6 to 10 June 1944, near Brevans, France. Chaplain McGee, landing by parachute, made his way under heavy enemy fire to the initial objective of his unit. There he found a very small force being subjected to heavy mortar and machine gun fire, without benefit of medical aid. Chaplain McGee, with complete disregard for his own safety, jumped on a high wall in the face of heavy small arms and aircraft fire, and waved a recognition flag to identify his troops to the attacking aircraft. His actions were above and beyond the normal call of duty and the outstanding courage displayed by Chaplain McGee reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.