US PARAS Sutliffe, Thomas H.

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  • SURNAME
Sutliffe
  • FORENAME
Thomas H.
  • UNIT
501 Parachute Infantry Regiment (2 Bn Commanding Officer)
  • RANK
Lieutenant Colonel
  • NUMBER
0-352730
  • DATE OF DEATH
25th May 1945
  • AGE
31
  • GRAVESITE
Hillside Cemetery, Thomaston, Connecticut, USA
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Litchfield County, Connecticut
born 22.08.1913, Connecticut, USA
award Silver Star
died non battle
 

DATE OF DEATH:

24-May-1945

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/sutliffe-thomas-h.33813/

CITATION:

Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Thomas H. Sutliffe (ASN: 0-352730), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 101st Airborne Division. On 3 January 1945 in the vicinity of Longchamps, Belgium, the enemy launched a strong attack on the positions of his battalion. Maneuvering through very heavy enemy fire, Colonel Sutliffe reached a position from which he could direct his battalion effectively. Although enemy tanks had destroyed all friendly anti-tank guns and penetrated the main line of resistance, Colonel Sutliffe ordered his men to hold their positions. Continually exposing himself to heavy enemy fire, he personally directed the deployment of his small forces against numerically superior enemy troops. Using all available equipment and personnel, he exhibited outstanding professional skill in destroying fourteen enemy tanks and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy troops. Rapidly organizing his remaining force after the enemy assault, he was able to repel another exerted enemy attack. His courage, inspiring leadership and keen tactical knowledge were exemplary and of the highest standards of military service.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/84448

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145604022/thomas-h-sutliffe
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