George W. Bartlett

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W. Bartlett, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. Acting in the capacity of battalion runner, Private Bartlett volunteered and carried an important attack order from his regimental headquarters to the front line battalion through a terrific artillery bombardment. He was twice knocked down while in the performance of this mission, but successfully delivered his message on time. Although in a dazed condition upon reaching the forward line, he again volunteered to carry a message across an area swept by enemy machine-gun fire.