LTC Goerge Randolph, was born on November 27, 1911 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. He commanded the 712th Tank Battalion, 90th Infantry Division. He was killed leading his battalion during "The Battle of the Bulge" in January 1945.

FROM FIND A GRAVE: Family Receives Notice Of Death Of Former Teacher Here Lt. Col. George B. Randolph, 41, former teacher in Birmingham high schools, was killed in action Jan. 9 while fighting in Luxemburg as a tank battalion commander with the U.S. Army, members of his family here have been notified by the War Department. Col. Randolph, former science teacher at Ensley and West End high schools before entering the service in February, 1941, had twice received the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He also wore the Purple Heart for wounds received in action, and two decorations from the French government, the Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre. He had been overseas since last April. Survivors include the widow, the former Miss Katherine Pattillo, and two sons, Joe Marvin Randolph, 10, and William Pierce Randolph, 6, of 939 Fifth Place, West, his mother, Mrs. J.L. Randolph, and a sister, Mrs. J.C. Crowe, both of Dalton, GA. Distinguished Service Cross AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II Service: Army Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Battalion: 712th Tank Battalion Division: 90th Infantry Division GENERAL ORDERS: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 84 (April 20, 1945) CITATION: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) George B. Randolph (ASN: 0-227591), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 712th Tank Battalion, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 17 August 1944. On that date, Colonel Randolph personally led a tank company into action against the enemy-held town of Le Bourg St. Leonard, France, inspiring his men by his bold, fearless leadership. As the battle grew in intensity he moved from tank to tank, heedless of his own safety, personally directing the fire of the tank crews and supporting infantry. On the following morning during a desperate enemy attack, Colonel Randolph, although wounded, led a counter-attack so aggressively that the enemy was routed and the town secured. His inspiring leadership, and his courage and supreme devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.