Korean War
| Service # | 34675077 |
|---|---|
| Unit | C CO 9 INF 2 DIV |
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 26 1950 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
Combat Infantryman Badge
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Corporal Tillman was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Tillman was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on August 15, 1950 and returned to duty on October 13, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on November 26, 1950. His remains were recovered on September 4, 1998 and was identified on April 13, 1999. CPL Tillman's name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
