George F. Engel
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Silver Star
U.S. Army
World War I
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant George F. Engel (ASN: 274128), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant Engel distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Gesnes, France, 10 October 1918, while leading a patrol in advance of our lines and returning with valuable information.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. No. 59, W.D., 1921
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George F. Engel, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 10, 1918. Sergeant Engel repeatedly advanced under fire in front of our lines, locating enemy positions. He displayed the utmost bravery and fearlessness on all occasions, as well as cool judgment. On October 10 he was leading a patrol under heavy enemy fire and was wounded by an enemy machine-gun bullet. Although badly wounded he refused to go to the rear for aid, but continued the advance until he had obtained the desired information.
