William B. George, Jr.
Home Town: Billings, MT
General Orders No. No. 1, W.D., 1934
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William B. George, Jr., Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Xivray, France, June 16, 1918. While on duty as observation officer Lieutenant George displayed great gallantry and initiative while making a reconnaissance to discover the enemy movements. During a violent bombardment, when the roads were being swept by heavy shell fire, Lieutenant George exposed himself to enemy fire for the purpose of obtaining the desired information.
