George M. Thompson

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George M. Thompson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montblainville, France, September 26, 1918. For five hours after he had been severely wounded in the arm, Private Thompson maintained liaison between the infantry and supporting artillery, repeatedly carrying messages through the terrific fire, and, being the only means of communication, greatly aided in the success of the attack. He went to the rear only when ordered to do so by his commanding officer.