.. Bronze Star Medal Narrative (SPC MURILLO) 

On July 20. 2003, mission# 3475 traveled south on MSR Tampa (lrnq) with 22 vehicles 

from the 1498th Trnnsport::ition Company and 5 vehicles from the 685th Transportntion 

Company. The 1498th TC is a unit th:it operntes Heavy Equipment Transport Systems (HET). 

-At around 11 00 approx inrntdy 2 miks north of the Tikrit Airbase. the lead vehicle in the convoy 

made visual contact with an object in the road that appeared to be n truck tire inner tube. The 

kad HET avoided the ohject. the second HET strnddled the object. but the third HET "blew up" 

;ind bc·came engulfed in flame::;. lhc physie:il position of the dam.igcd HET nnd the intense heal 

from the tlames effectively blo(;kcd the prngrcss of the remainder of the con\'oy. 

Gi\'en SPC Murillo's assignment ton M984 mai ntenance wrecker, his vehicle was located in 

the renr of the convoy ,,·hen the e'-rlosion took pince. After the explosion. SPC Murillo 

mant:m·cred into a clcknsi,·c "herring bone" fo rn1;1tion with soldiers or thl' 685th TC covering 

1 h~ ta:st and wtsl sides of the S(luthbound lane. To tht cast nnd sl ightly al11.iad or the subject 

so ldier stood an abnndoned fuel st:ition. Af:~cr n secondary explosion from the disable<l l lET, 

small ::inns fire erupted on the subject soldier's l'i\St tlnnk from the abandoned fuel station. 

The convoy clements to the rei'lr of the fonnntion. including SPC Murillo. dismounted and 

along with two of the convoy's gun trucks. returned tire into the building and the surrounding 

area. Around this time. convoy elements 10 the front of the fonnation. after recovering the 

,,·tiumkd. began moving tn11 ol'the :m:a. Sl.,l' tvlurilk) with perso1111d from the 98th TC 

Ml 097 contact vehicle and the 5 vehicles from the 685th TC remained in the rear and engaged 

the enemy. 

After a brief cease-fire. sma ll arms fire :1gain began to aupt in the rtar of the convoy. The 

685th TC gun tnick moved up from behind the wrecker and took n position from behind the 

aband,,ned fud station. ,\g:iin, the ckmcnts in the rear of the convoy. including SPC Murillo. 

rl?turncd firL'. Rear c0m·oy ckmc11ts ~topped Ii ring. upon thc approach nnd surrcnde.r 0f the 

hostile personnel in\'oln·d in the shooting.. The- station und they nlso witnessed three hustik 

personnel as they limped slowly towards the convoy, bleeding from the body and lhe legs. 

making gestures to surrender. 

Upon attempting to remount his vehicle ~uid move to Tikrit. the convoy commander found 

that he had at lenst two vehicles that wou ld not start. The convoy commander ordered recovery 

assets towards the front of the format ion. SPC Murillo along with 1498th maintenance sold iers 

participated in the recovery of one HET wiLh a wrecker. SPC Murillo also provided security, 

Jirecting civil ion trnffic away from the burning HET and the rc:covercd I-JET. 

Upon Inter inspection of the nbnndoned fuel station after all Ii res had censed. the convoy 

commnnder discovered in the building :1 discnrdeJ AK-47 still hot from firing,. SPC Mu ri llo 

contributed significantly to the defense of the convoy on lhe road to Tidrit. His unwavering 

adhercnce to unit SOP under hostile enemy tire contributed grc.1tly to the successful evacuation 

of uni t personnel and equipment. The actions taken by SPC Murillo and his fellow soldiers wns 

recognized as uriique by the 3d COSCOM Commander in that the convoy successfully fought 

back against a hostile ambush instead of letting it go by unpunished. SPC Murillo actions were 

key to the unquestionable success of this convoy defense and ultimate recovery. 

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PROPSOLD CIT.-\TION . 

SPC t\lURILLO, GEORGE L. 

FOR CXC'EPTIO~:\LLY i\lERITORIOUS :-\CI-IIEVE\lr:l'\T A'-ID VAi.OR IN THI: 

Pl:::Rf7ORt\1:\NCT. OF SERVICE .-\SAN fv19R4 \\'RECKEI{ OPER:\TOR, 1498 111 

TRi\NSPORTATION CO\f PANY UNDER J IOSTILE FIRE NEAR TIKRIT. !RN) 20 

JULY 2003. SPC \1l_lRILU)'S EXEr--.1PLi\RY PERf7ORi\1:\NCE OF DUTY 

REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT ON 1-11.\-1. HIS SLCTIO\:. THE 1498111 

TR:\NSPORTATION COi\1P.- \\:Y ,·\ND THL LlNITLD ST:\ TES t\Rt\lY. 

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Announcement is made of the following award: 

Award: Meritorious Unit Commendation 

Period of service: 14 June 2008 to 4 June 2009 

Authority: AR 600-8-22, paragraph 7-15 

Reason: For exceptionally meritorious service. During the period 

14 June 2008 to 4 June 2009, Headquarters, 4th Brigade Combat 

Team, 1st Cavalry Division displayed exceptionally meritorious 

service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The unit 1 s 

professionalism, selfless service, dedication to duty, and 

commitment to excellence contributed immeasurably to the 

overwhelming mission success of Multi-National Divisions Center 

and South. Headquarters, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry 

Division's outstanding performance of duty is in keeping with 

the finest traditions oI military service and retlects distinct 

credit upon the unit and the United States Army. 

Format: 320 

Additional Instructions: This order serves as official 

notification that a unit award has been approved for the 

organization (s) listed above and will serve as authority for 

eligible Soldiers to update their records and wear the award. 

The award is still subject to final confirmation in Department 

of the Army General Orders. Official verification of a specific 

unit's entitlement to display the award in the form of an 

appropriate streamer on its flag or guidon rests with the U.S. 

Army Qenter of Military History (CMH), which is also responsible 

for determining official unit Lineage and Honors for MTOE 

organizations. CMH will use this permanent order to authorize 

the manufacture of an appropriate decoration ~treamer . for any 

organization clearly entitled to display the award. The 

streamers will then be manufactured and sent to the U.S. Army 
I 

BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY: 

LTC, AG 

Chief, Military Awards Branch 

DISTRIBUTION: 

Commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, 

Building 24002, Fort Hood, TX ·76544(1) 

CMH, 103 Third Ave., Fort McNair, DC 20319 (1) 

Permanent Orders Set (1) 

AHRC-PDP-A (l} 

File (1) 

2 
STATE OF CALIFORNIA 

JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS 

9800 GOETHE ROAD - P.O. BOX 269101 

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95826-9101 

PERMANENT ORDERS 173-227 22 June 2006 

MURILLO, GEORGE, 3269, SPC, 1498th Transportation Company (Combat HET), 

Multi-National Forces-Iraq APO AE 09304 

The following award is announced: 

Award: Combat Action Badge - 1'

1 Award 

Date(s) or period of service: 21 July 2003 

Authority: HODA Letter 600-05-1, dated 3 Jun 05 

Reason: For actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy 

Format: 320 

BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR: 

Distribution: 

Individual (1) 

MPRJ (1) 

Unit (1) 

File (1) 

Perms (1) 

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tificate of Competency 

<Presented to: 

{;eorge 3Vl.uri{{o 

{y compfeted the Introduction to tlie <Petrot:eum Industry, I ndustria{ Safety and 

Drilfing. cy"our liard wort det:fication and perseverance liave prepared you for a 

in tlie respected oi{ industry. Congratulations on a jo6 we{{ done! 

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d Jl.rmy <Post, 'l(j{t:een, 'IX 'Tfiis 2 7tli day of Octo6er 2009. 

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Welcome hometM 

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ENTRAL TEDS COLLEGE 

&ducatlon For The lndlvldual 

TIFICATE OF COMPLETION 

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This is to certify that 

GEORGE MURILLO 

has successfully completed the 

144 hour 

Introduction to Petroleum Industry Workforce program. 

October 27, 2009 

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Troops to Roughneck 

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IADC WELL CONTRO.,_ ACCREDITATION PROGRAM 

Certificate Number 

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The Individual Below has Successfully Completed an 

INTRODUCTORY Well Control Course Accredited 

by The International Association of Drilling Contractors 

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IADC does not require retraining at the Introductory Level. Specifying an 

expiration date is at the discretion of the training provider or company. 

This certificate is valid only when signed and dated. 

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a course of instruction at a Well Control Training institution accredited by the International 

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developed specifically for the oil and gas drilling industry by IADC's producer, contractor and 

associate members. 

Industry practice has long held that individuals should be periodically re-trained to ensure 

continued familiarity with well control concepts and activities. An Introductory Course 

must be of at least 8 hours duration. 

IADC does not require retraining at the Introductory Level. Expiration requirements 

are entirely specified by the training provider or company. 

Card only valid when signed & dated. For scheduling training or replacement of lost card please 

call training provider directly with information provided in front of certificate. To verify validity 

of card call IADC at +1-713-292-1945 

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. \\cate of AtfiJ. 

t\\ lift. (_, e · ~e it lmofun t4at ./ 0 .Q 

PRIVATE GEORGE L. MURILLO 

qas ac4itfrth t4t rtquisit.e 

a.cahtmic anh prnftssi.onnl shtnharrrs 

anh, q.enc.ef.ortq, is affilinh~h 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

This is to certify that 

PRIVATE GEORGE L. MURILLO 

has successfully completed 

Basic Combat Training 

Company C, 2d Batta1ion, 46th Infantry, 1st Training Brigade 

During the period 30 January 1997 through 27 March 1997 

at Fort Knox, Kentucky 

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1LT, AR 

Commanding 

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PETROLEUM SUPPLY SPECIALIST COURSE 821-92F10 

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 afttarheh fn SPC GEORGE L. MURILLO 

ursuant fn aut4nrifu granfeh hu ~tparfmenf nf f4e l\rmu 

iuen af llf nrf 1liei, ~irginia f4is 7TH halJ nf FEBRUARY , 20 _08 __ 

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ERIOD: 19 NOVEMBER 2007 - 07 FEBRUARY 2008 

(@uarfernm:sfer ~eneral 

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Tihe Quartermaster General, Unitect States ArmYi 

blu~s pleasure in r:erngnizing f4:e affiliation nf 

GEORGE L. MURILLO 

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,nifeh ~fates ~rm\! @uarfermasfer Qlnrps ~egimenf 

fs fn unur formal affiliation fuif4 fq:e ~:egim:enf nf nn:e nf fq:e original hranr4:es nf t4:e ~nif:e{) 

nr4 bisfinguisq:eb hu mnr:e fqan 200 uears nf JJrnub an{) foH4ful s:erhfre fn snlbiers, f4:e 

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United States Army 

Quartermaster Center & School 

Fort Lee, Virginia 

Basic Petroleum togistics Division . 

CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING 

TffiS CERTIFIES THAT 

SPC GEORGE L. MURILLO 

HHC, 262D QM BN 

IS A WARDED THIS CERTIFICATE FOR 

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR MAINTAINING A GPA OF 96.16% 

WHILE A 'ITENDING THE 92F PETROLEUM SUPPLY SPECIALIST COURSE 

Given at Ft. Lee, Virginia. This 7th day of February 2008 A.D. 

ro~ S:J~·#l:J1 

RLES L. GRIFFI JR. 

GS-14 

4 

 USA 

EANT MAJOR EPARTMENT DIRECTOR 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

27TM BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION 

4TH BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION 

COB ADDER-TALLIL, IRAQ 

APOAE09331 

PERMANENT ORDER 248-60 5 SEPTEMBER 2008 

MURILLO, GEORGE, SPC, - A CO, 27TM BSB (WDJ9A0), 4/1 CAV, 

COB ADDER-TALLIL, IRA~9331 . 

Announcement is made of the following award. 

Award: DRIVERS BADGE (WHEELED) 

Period of service: 1 AUGUST 2007 to 31 JULY 2008 

Authority: AR 600-8-22, Paragraph 8-31 

Reason: SOLDIER MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS IA WAR 600-8-22 

FORMAT: 320 

DISTRIBUTION: 

FILE (1) 

UNIT(l) 

OMPF(l) 

INDIVIDUAL (3) 

~itd~X 

M:t:·i. SIMltRLY 

LTC, LG 

Commanding 

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062-03 

RDl.\'TO 

ATtlNIJON o, 

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

4

TH BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM 

1sr CAVALRY DIVISION 

FORT HOOD, TEXAS 76544 

4 March 2010 

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, 

fidelity, and professional excellence of-GEORGE L. MURILLO. In view of these qualities and 

. his demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the U.S. Army, he is, 

therefore, promoted from Specialist to Sergeant. MOS 92F2O00YY is awarded as his primary 

MOS effective 1 March 2010. Promotion is effective 1 March 2010 with a date of rank of 1 

March 2010. The promotion is not valid and this order will be revoked if he is not in a 

promotable status on the effective date of promotion. The authority for this promotion is AR 

600-8-19, paragraph 3-34, and AHRC-MSP-E, 22 February 2010, SUBJECT: DA Promotion 

Point Cut-off scores for 1 March 2010 and Junior Enlisted Issues. Other MOS action is 

withdrawal of 92F1 O00YY. 

Additional Instructions: Not Applicable. 

Format: 302 

FOR THE COMMANDER: 

,to1. CAlt~< 

~.. '9,tGRANT~W~' % CW2,A~ ci5 

Personnfire 0 ~ ~ '<"s :'.\-. 

DISTRIBUTION: 0FF\C\~ 

AFVA-UA-S1-Original (1) . 

AFVA-UA-S 1-Copy ( 1) 

Director, SRDC, ATTN: AHRC-EFS, 8899 E 56TH Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-5301 (1) 

CDR, 4th BOE, Fort Hood, Texas 76544.(1) 

SGT GEORGE L. MURILLO, - 27 BSB. 4th BOE (1) 

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urrinr 

Be it known that 

SPC GEORGE L. MURILLO 

has successfully completed the 

Warrior Leader Course 

CLASS4-10 

14 JANUARY zo10 THRU ZS JANUARY z o10 

conducted by the 

Corps 

US Army, Ill Corps ancl Fort Hood 

Noncommissioned Officers Academy 

. and is hereby declared 

Honor, Graduate 

In testi1nony thereof, this 

Diploma 

is hereby awarded at 

Fort Hood, Texas 

on this the #'16 day of -'1111uarr , 20 z0 

CSM, USA 

Commandant ~-

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CERTIFICATE OF PROMOTION 

TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRFBENI'S, GREETING: 

Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of 

SPECIALIST GEORGE MURILLO 

I do promote him to SERGEANT i11 the 

UNITED STATES ARMY 

to grade as such from the first day of March 

two thousand and ten. 

You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted anJ 

uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. 

Soldiers of lesser grade are required to obey your lawful orders. Accordingly you accept 

responsibility for their actions. As a noncommissioned officer you are charged to 

observe and follow the orders and directions given by superiors acting according to the 

laws, articles and rules governing the discipline of the A.tmy. and to correct conditions 

detrimental to the readiness thereof. hi so doing, you fulfill your greatest obligation as 

a leader and thereby confirm your status as a Noncommissioned Officer in the United 

States Army. 

DA FORM 4872, JAN 2000. Previous edition Is obsolele. 

'2· 

WILLIAMS. 

LTC,LG 

Commanding 

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l. 

Presented to 

SGT GEORGE MURILLO 

- ••· I -

. "Being a 

~Sergeant" 

'l 

T he sergeant operates in an environment where the sparks fly. The sergeant can be accurately described as 

being where the axe meets the stone. Although not t he lowest level of rank where command is exercised, 

this level is the first at which enlist ed soldiers are referred to as sergeant, and of all the grades of the 

NCO, this one, very possibly, has the greatest impact on the lower ranking soldiers. Privates, who are the 

basic manpower strengt h and grade of t he Army, generally have sergeants as their first NCO leader. It is 

the grade sergeant that the privates will look t o for example. 

Like the next grade, the staff sergeant, the sergeant is responsible for the individual training, personal 

appearance and the cleanliness of their soldiers. 

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T he sergeant is also responsible for insuring t hat: 

❖ Each member of their unit is trained t o compet ency in their MOS as prescribed in the appropriate 

soldiers manual. 

❖ All government property is ued to members of their unit is properly maintained and accounted for at all , 

times and discrepancies are promptly report ed. 

❖ While on duty st atus, they~ ready at all times t o report to the locatiol'.l and activity of all members of 

their unit. 

❖ Their unit is t rained to fun ·on. in its primary mission role. 

T he authority of the sergeant ~ equal to that of any other grade or rank of the NCO. Oft en, however, a 

lack of delegation of authority )y super.iors improperly limits the sergeant's ability to act. Professionally 

competent leaders inherently Jommond respect for their authority and fhe sergeant must be unquestionably 

competent in order to carry ou the mission correctly, accomplish each task arid care for assigned soldiers. 

T he rank of sergeant is not a position for learning how to become a leader, no apprenticeship here. While 

certainly the new sergeant will be developing new skills, strengthening old ones and generally get ting better, 

he is a sergeant !!! and is t herefore, no less a professional t han those grades of rank to follow. 

Presen1 n 1 March 2/0:fl,b . Arniy Values 

Loyaltv: Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, 

your unit and other soldiers. 

Dutv: Fulfill your obligations. 

CU -IS AN RSO NES 

2th Brigade Support Battalion 

First Sergeant 

Respect: Treat people as-they should be treated. 

Selfless-Service: Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own. 

Honor: Live up to all the Afmy values. 

Integrity: Do what's right, legally and moral)y. 

Personal Coura2e: Pace fear, danger. or adversity (Physical or Moral). 

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To All ,Who Shall See These Presents, Greeμngs 

Be It Known That 

SPC GEORGE MURILLO 

With Saber in hand and having displayed those traits associated with all accomplished 

Cavalry Troopers: Skill, Audacity, Cunning, Dash and Fervor, is hereby entered onto the 

rolls of the prepared and loyal Order of the Spur, and is awarded a pair of Cavalry 

Combat Spurs which the Trooper will wear from this day forevermore. Ordered this 4th 

day of June 2009. 

!L·?~· 

EDWIN RODRIGUEi"g 

CSM,USA 

Command Sergeant Major 

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ARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

CERTIFY THAT THE UNITED STATES ARMY HAS AWARDED 

THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL 

TO 

SERGEANT GEORGE MURILLO 

MPLARY BEHAVIOR, EFFICIENCY AND FIDELITY 

N ACTIVE FEDERAL MILITARY SERVICE 

FROM 15 NOVEMBER 20071'0 14 NOVEMBER 2010 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

27TH BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION 

4TH BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 18

T CAVALRY DIVISION 

COS MAREZ, APO AE 09334 

PERMANENT ORDER 347-002 

MURILLO, GEORGE, SGT, 

lCD, COS MAREZ, APO AE 09334 

13 December 2010 

A CO, 27TH BSB (WDJ9A0), 4BCT, 

Announcement is made of the following award. 

Award: ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL CLASP (1st Award) 

Period of service: 15 November 2007 to 14 November 2010 

Authority: AR 600-8-22, Chapter 4 

Reason: FOR EXEMPLARY BEHAVIOR, EFFICIENCY AND FIDELITY 

FORMAT: 320 

FOR THE COMMANDER: 

DISTRIBUTION: 

FILE (1) 

UNIT (1) 

OMPF(l) 

INDIVIDUAL (1) 

CPT, TC 

Battalion Adjutant 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AR1\1Y 

THIS IS TO CER'flFY THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE ARi\lY HAS AWARDED 

... THE ARMY CO~IMENDATION MEDA11 

.. 

.- SPECIALIST GEORGE L MURILW l-198TB TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, 180TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION 

R FOR EXCEPTIONALLY l\fERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES AS A Ml097 

MAINTENANCE CONTACT TRUCK OPERATOR UNDER HOSTILE FIRE NEAR TIKRIT. YOUR ACTIONS WERE 

ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY. YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS AND DEDICATION TO DUTY ARE 

 

INDICATIVE OFTH.E IDGHEST STANDARD OF SERVICE AND REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON YOU, THE 64TB 

CORPS SUPPORT GROUP AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY. 

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• FROM 20 JUL 03 TO 20 JUL 03 , • .. 

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.. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND TN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON 

MANENT ORDER 069-9 

MMANDER 

H CORPS SUPPORT GROUP 

RT HOOD, TEXAS 76544 

THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH 2004 

7~ 

THOMAS J. RICHARDSON 

COL,QM 

COMMANDING 

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PARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

 'Jl'O CJERTJITY T.HAT THE SECRETARY OlF THE ARMY HAS AWARDED 

E ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL 

SPECIALIST GEORGE MURILLO 

... 

A CO, 27 BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION 

RIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS A Mil\1E RESISTANT AMBUSH PROTECTED 

NG OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM 08-10. SPECIALIST MURILLO'S DEVOTION TO 

SS SERVICE, AND PERSONAL COURAGE ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE FINEST 

F MILITARY SERVICE. HIS ACTIONS REFLECT GREAT CREDIT ON HIMSELF, THE 

 BATTALION, THE 4m BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM (LONGKNIFE) AND THE UNITED 

 

15 JUNE 2008 TO 15 SEPTEMBER 2009 

GIVEN THIS 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY 2009 

RDERS# 053-075 

D 

AQ 

<Jp~M;- PHILlP ~GLIA 1' 

COL,IN 

Commanding 

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ARTMEN:T OF TH.E ARMY 

TO CEHTIFY THAT THE SECflETARY OF 'fHE ARMY HAS AWARDED 

HE ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL 

PV2 GEORGE MURILLO 

B CO, 201ST FORWARD SUPPORT BATTALION 

IOUS ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE 201ST FORWARD SUPPORT BATTALION'S 99--07 

N. YOUR PERFORMANCE WAS IN KEEPING WITH THE FINEST MILITARY 

ND REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON YOU, THE 201ST FORWARD SUPPORT 

E 3RD BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY. 

FROM: 20 MAY TO 7 JUNE 1999 

IVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF \VASHINGTON 

THIS 14TH DAY OF JUNE 19 99 

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SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM oa-1O WITH THE 4TH BRl&ADE 

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The ComfN/1,nding GenwMS 

Certificate ofAchi,wement 

~ORGE 

Maintendtice - - -1!:ait, '»ti,,,sponation Company 

NDING SBltVICE TO THE NATION IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION 

OM. IN ONE OF THE DARKEST HOURS IN THE HISTORY OF THE 

ES, WITHOUT HESITATION OR THOUGHT OF SELF, YOU ROSE TO 

S NATION'S CALL. YOUR SELFLESS SERVICE AND UNTIRING 

TO THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM ARE A BEACON OF HOPE AND 

TO ALL THE WORLD. YOUlt NUMEROUS SACRIFICES HAVE 

OF US SERVING WITH YOU ANI) THOSE YOU WERE CALLED TO . 

U AND ALL THE SOLDIERS OF YOUR UNIT HA VE CONTINUED TO 

E FINEST TRADITIONS OF AMERICA'S CITIZEN SOLDIERS. THE 

I ARE PROUD OF YOU AND ALL YOU HAVE DONE IN THE CAUSE 

 AND LIBERTY. 

Lieutenant General. USA 

Commanding 

HQ, I CORPS AND FORT LEWIS 

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DEPARTMENT OF rP.IE ARMY 

ERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT 

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SPC. GEORGE MURILLO 

R OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES IN 

SUPPORT OF nns UNIT WHILE ASSIGNED TO THE MAINTENANCE 

SECTION OF THE 1498th TRANSPORTATION COMPANY 

GIVEN TIIIS 5th DAY OF OCTOBER 2002 

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ORWARD SUPPOR~ BATTALION 

D STATES ARMY EUROPE AND SEVENTH ARMY 

IS AWARDED TO 

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PFC GEORGE MURILLO 

. 201stFORWARD SUPPORT BATTALION 

ding achievement while assisting the 201st Forward 

ion in the removal of over 2,100 roadwheels from the 

 JJRMO. Your hard work and professionalism saved 

ver $666,000 and reflects distinct credit upon you, the 

he 1st Infantry Division and the United States Army • 

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT 

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is awarded to 

S C GEORGE MURILliO 

pany, 2ih Brigade Supp9rt 

--1, .. CE WHILE SERVING, S 

SUPPORT TALION DURING OPE 

LO'S WO HIC ~D DEDICATIO 

. ~l TRAl>JTIONS OF THE 

ICH REFLECTS DJ-STINCT CREDIT 1M 

THE 27n~:~E SUPPQRT BA. iALION, 

THE- ADE colVfttAt..._T8M, 

THE 1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION 

AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY. 

SEPTEMBER 2008 COMPANY HIGH MILER 

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United States Army 

igence Center of Excellence 

ALWAYS OUT fROHJ 

e Commanding General of the United States Anny 

igence Center attests that the following individual 

SGT George L Murillo 

 demonstrated outstanding performance and met the 

 criteria for the Battlefield Forensics Training course. 

Awarded on 06 I 11 / 10, 40 hours completed 

In evidence thereof, this certificate is presented 

Colonel, 

Director, Training Development & Support 

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04/12/10 

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Presented to 

SGT George Murillo 

for successful completion of 

Attack the Network (ATS101) 

Total hours of course: 32 

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Robert Dawkins, Director of Training and Education 

A-T Solutions, Inc. 

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EPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

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This is to certify that 

PFC GEORGE L. MURILLO 

has successfully completed 

HAZ 11 (CFC), HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ·DRIVER TRAINING COURSE (CFC) 

CLASS # 01399 

2 Nov 98 THRU 6 Nov 98 ( 40 HOURS ) 

VILSECK, FRG 

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6 Nov98 

L;entc-nant C-Olonel, MI 

Chier: CATC 

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EPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

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This is to certify that 

SPC George L. Murrillo 

has successfully completed 

40 hrs. Operator, organizational and 

direct support training on HET 

M1070 truck and M1000 trailer 

S-M Camp Roberts 

Lance D. Scott 

CW4ARNGUS 

Commanding 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING 

This is to certify that 

SPC Murillo, George 

has successfully completed 

COMBAT LIFESAVER COURSE 

e Barracks, Vilseck Germany 

ires: 19 FEBRUARY 2000 

" 40 HOURS " 

LTC, MS 

Commanding 

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OATH OF REENLISTMENT 1⁄2 -

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port and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, 

n and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; 

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To whom it may concern,

My name is Angela Ortiz. I am a mental health counselor and proud alumna of The Florida State

University. I studied mental health because I have always been intrigued by human behavior,

and I want to help people understand themselves better and connect with others. I believe that

there is more to a person than their mental health disorder and that they can learn to triumph

regardless of their adversity. When I am not in my office working at the eating disorder treatment

center or private practice, I am a proud dog mom, loving sister, and daughter. I enjoy and

appreciate nature, art, and the people in my life that make each day worth living.

I am writing this letter as a testament to George Murillo's character. I will not be writing this from

the perspective of a mental health counselor but rather the point of view of a concerned

daughter of his girlfriend. When I met George in 2020, it was during the height of COVID. My

mother was mentally vulnerable due to fear of the unknown with COVID and still struggling after

my father's divorce back in 2017. As a daughter, I was naturally protective and distant at first

from George because I did not know who he was. George was the first boyfriend of my mom

that I had officially met. I am not the type who judges people based on appearances; I analyze

people based on their character. I also believe that actions speak louder than words. Despite my

distance initially, George welcomed me as family before I was ready to do so myself.

His presence in our home shifted the entire mood of the home. Before George came into our

lives, the home was gloomy, depressing, and empty. My mom did not furnish or decorate the

house; it felt like a big open cage. When George came in, he helped my mom decorate and

make the house feel welcome and beautiful. He brought and tended to plants; he brought color

into the house and our lives. It was the happiest I have seen my mom since the divorce, despite

the challenging times everyone was facing due to COVID. I saw my mom fall in love again, her

relationship with my sister improved significantly, and I finally saw the house my mom bought

after the divorce turn into a home. When I would come to visit home during school breaks

because I was completing my master's degree, I could feel that the energy of the house had

shifted. Then I began to let my guard down with George because his presence in our lives is a

present. He did things that went above and beyond the necessary for his girlfriend's daughter,

like helping me move in and out of my apartment, helping my sister with her car, and being the

mediator between my mom and sister. No one will replace my dad; I love him and appreciate all

he has done for us. However, George is an incredible addition to our family. I feel connected to

him the way I do with my favorite uncle; he laughs at my jokes, and he can find joy in the

simplest of things.

With George absent from our home, his absence leaves a gaping hole in our lives. George is

irreplaceable. He has been through a lot in his life and still finds space in his heart to have

compassion and empathy for others. George does not let his hardships turn him into a bitter

person, and I have seen people go through less to become upset. I am also astonished by how

much hope and perseverance he carries. He inspires me to do better as a human being and do

more for others without expecting anything in return. George is a true testament to the resilience

of the human spirit. I know if the roles were reversed, he would write a letter for me without a

doubt. The only thing I would change from my time with George is expressing my gratitude more

for all he does for my family and me.

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Thank you for reading my letter. This letter will provide true insight into the character of George

Murillo. Please let him come back. Jodi Picoult said, "Home is not a place rather, the people you

love." and our home is not complete without the person we love.

Sincerely,

-Angela Ortiz

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From: shawn77sharp <shawn77sharp@yahoo.com> 

Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:23:07 PM

To: Sarah shannon@fd.org <Sarah shannon@fd.org> 

Subject: In support of George Murrilo 

 

EXTERNAL SENDER 

This letter is in support of George. My name is Shawn Sharp, I served 10 years in the US Army. 

I have 4 combat tours and have been awarded the Army commendation metal 3 time along with 

many or awards. Every word I write is truthful before the Lord! I meet George in late 2009 in Ft. 

Hood Texas. We served together in combat from 2010 to 2011. Him and his family were very 

kind and helpful to my son and I. His kindness helped me endure a difficult time in my life. His 

caring and loving nature has been a light in many people's lives. He suffered a great deal in his 

deployments! Taking missions for people who were on the verge of mental breakdowns. 

Spending countless hours talking, listening and supporting anyone who needed him. Just before 

his arrest, he visited my family and I for a couple of day's. I trust him on every level. With my 

family, and with my life. The trauma he faced in combat manifests as impulsive disorder I 

believe. But his heart and kindness and dedication to his Country, family and friends can not be 

in doubt. He is a loyal brother in arms, and cherished friend of whom I love. I beg for any mercy 

and understanding to please be shown to George. So he can return to his family as soon as 

possible. With great respect, sincerely Shawn Sharp. 

Sent from my Boost Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

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