George A. Vasey
Home Town: Australia
Headquarters: South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 5 (January 11, 1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George A. Vasey, Major General, Australian Army, for extraordinary heroism in action against enemy forces in New Guinea, during the Papuan Campaign, 23 July 1942 to 8 January 1943. As Commander, Seventh Division, Australian Army, Major General Vasey displayed extraordinary courage, marked efficiency and precise execution of operations during the Papuan Campaign.
