The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant George J. Tanner (ASN: 32041516), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Military Police Platoon, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. 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.
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Awards Received
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Soldier’s Medal
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Soldier’s Medal
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United States ArmyRank:
SergeantDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 49 (September 22, 1943)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Sergeant George J. Tanner (ASN: 32041516), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with while serving with the Military Police Platoon, 1st Infantry Division, in action in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from April through August 1943. While returning from a road reconnaissance mission, Sergeant Tanner came to a truck which had caught fire after striking a mine. Although this vehicle was loaded with exploding ammunition, Sergeant Tanner fearlessly approached it and carried away an injured man lying close by. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Sergeant Tanner reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.