George J. Giger

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George J. Giger, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. While leading his platoon in attack, Lieutenant Giger was wounded but refused evacuation, encouraging his men to continue, when he was again wounded. He then assisted in the removal of the wounded and refused attention until all others had received first aid.