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Pfc Billy L. Tillman attended Fluvanna High School and was employed by C G Pittman before he enlisted in Virginia in April 1944.

He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously. The citation cited: For gallantry in action on 15 March 1945 in France. During an attack against a stubbornly defended enemy town, Pfc Tillman, a rifle man in the first platoon, fought valiantly from house to house, braving heavy small arms, mortar and artillery fire to throw hand grenades and fire his rifle at German strongpoints. When his platoon was halted by enemy machine gun, he managed to work his way forward to a point from which he could deliver effective fire on the emplacement. With a single well aimed shot he killed the gunner. As he rushed forward to destroy the gun and capture the crew, Pvt Tillman was killed by an enemy mortar shell. His gallant actions were a source of great inspiration to all the members of his platoon.