Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Company A, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army (Company A, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army)

First Lieutenant Thomas F. Sullivan (Army Serial Number 01011898), Infantry, Company "A", 31st Tank Battalion, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 28 August 1944 in the area of Epernay, France. Observing his commanding officer's vehicle disabled by enemy fire, 1st Lt. Sullivan maneuvered his own tank into a hazardous position to cover the evacuation of the crew. His own tank almost immediately became the target for anti-tank weapons and sustained a direct hit. Despite intense sniper fire he left his stricken tank, using his individual weapon to cover the movement or the two crews to a sheltered position. Following the death of his commanding officer, Lt. Sullivan reorganized his company and let it in further attacks in the achievement of its objective. Lt. Sullivan's courageous leadership under withering enemy fire contributed to the success of the unit's mission.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 64 (13 October 1944).