RESTRICTED GO No 18 Hq; 82d Abn Div APO 469 U S Army 17 Feb 1945

II — AWARD OF. THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL

Under the provisions of AR 600-45, as amended, and pursuant authority contained in letter 200.6 (AG) Headquarters XVIII Corps Airborne, dated 31 August 1944, and Circular No. 2, Headquarters First United States Army, dated 4 January 1945, the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to the following named individual:

GERALD P. GUILLOT, 0-470109, First Lieutenant, 508th Parachute Infantry, for meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy during ,the NORMANDY, HOLLAND, and BELGIUM Campaigns. First Lieutenant GUILLOT, Executive Officer, Headquarters Company, First Battalion, has rendered meritorious service to his regiment during the NORMANDY, HOLLAND, and present BELGIUM Campaigns. On many occasions, First Lieutenant GUILLOT took command of his company when the commanders became casualties. In the combat jump in NORMANDY, First Lieutenant GUILLOT reorganized his company and was in command of it until the 21st of June. During an attack on 3 July 1944 he again assumed command of the company, remaining in command until the conclusion of the NORMANDY Campaign. In HOLLAND, First Lieutenant GUILLOT assembled his company,. following the jump and was responsible for its efficient assembly. During the present action, First Lieutenant GUILLOT has performed his duties in a highly commendable manner maintaining a CP defense with a limited amount of personnel. His unceasing efforts have earned him the respect and admiration of all officers and men with whom he has contact. Entered military service from PAlNCOURTVILLE, LOUISIANA.