Technical Sergeant Lemuel G. Tilson, Company “F,” 377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. During heavy fighting in Fraulutern, Germany,on 12 December 1944, the 3d Platoon, of Company “F,” 377th Infantry was isolated from the main body of the company by enemy action. Sergeant Tilson, realizing that casualties in the isolated platoon were without medical aid, organized a squad from his platoon to rescue them. Attacking an enemy-held building in which the wounded were held prisoners, Sergeant Tilson boldly fought his way inside, engaged the enemy in a grenade fight, and drove them from room to room until the entire building was taken. As a result of Sergeant Tilson’s courageous actions the casualties were evacuated, twenty of the enemy were captured, and the company’s objective was carried. His conspicuous heroism and loyal devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military service.

Maj. Tilson was a LIFE MEMBER of the Legion of Valor and resided in Pennsylvania.