Julian “Buck” Osborne was born on July 16, 1925, in North Middletown, Bourbon County, Kentucky. He was the son of George William Osborne and Lillian Stewart Osborne.

Julian served in the 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, as a Private during World War II. In November 1944, Pvt Osborne played a significant role in the liberation of Hellimer, France. This can be read in his Bronze Star Medal citation.

Pvt Osborne was Killed in Action on January 5, 1945, in Belgium. He is now buried in the Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg.

Bronze Star Medal Citation:
Private Julian Osborne, 35877564, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States near Hellimer, France on 21 November 1944. As a supporting company entered the village of Hellimer to assist Company F, 137th Infantry, in an assault upon enemy strongholds, it was ambushed by a German tank and subjected to withering fire. Disregarding enemy snipers who were patrolling the streets, and hostile machine guns emplaced at strategic points, Private Osborne left the shelter of a building and fired a number of grenades at the enemy tank. So accurate was his aim that the first shot exploded in the driver's port and the succeeding two grenades caused the enemy tank to withdraw, so that the supporting company was enabled to advance. Private Osborne's unselfish and daring actions reflect credit upon his character and training as a soldier. Entered military service from Ohio.
General Orders No 59, 31 December 1944, Headquarters 35th Infantry Division

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