George H. Macelligott
Home Town: West Somerville, MA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George H. MacElligott, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Although mortally wounded, Lieutenant MacElligott remained in command of his platoon, under direct view of the enemy and through a terrific bombardment, until he died.