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First Name: James

Last Name: Milor

Birthplace: Hominy, OK, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Midland, TX
Middle Name: P.



Date of Birth: 09 July 1919

Date of Death: 25 November 1991

Rank: Captain

Years Served:
James Page Milor

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)

Biography:

James Page Milor

Captain, U. S. Army

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders No. 24 (May 3, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) James P. Milor (ASN: 0-1017057), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 36th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 7 March 1945.
Throughout the entire battle Lieutenant Milor's outstanding leadership and heroic devotion to duty was an inspiration to all. When two of his tanks were knocked out by mines and a number of infantrymen injured by the explosions, he went in search of aid. He gave the medical personnel covering fire. He personally aided in the evacuation of the wounded. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas WWII Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 316517   Created by: drjones46

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