Frank Tilton
NAME: Frank Tilton
ASN: 34082879
PLACE OF BIRTH: Savannah, GA
DATE OF BIRTH:
UNIT ASSIGNED: D Co 2nd Bn 509th PIR
CAMPAIGNS: Algeria French Morocco, Naples-Foggia, Rome Arno, Southern France
AWARDS: Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, American Defense Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Distinguished Unit Award, 3rd Zouaves Badge, Ruptured Duck Device
SUMMARY OF SERVICE:
T5 Frank Tilton 34082879 D Co 2nd Bn 509th PIR Savannah, GA 8-Nov-42 Plane: 5 Seat: 4 Combat Weight: 242 lbs
Pfc. Frank Tilton 34082879 D Co. 2nd Bn 509th PIR Savannah, GA 25-Mar-43 Special Order #27 Promoted to T5 (Temp.)
S/Sgt. Frank Tilton listed on page 37 in the book GERONIMO! U.S. Airborne Uniforms, Insignia and Equipment in World War II by Bill Rentz showing a photo of him, his Ike jacket and beret.
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