George L. Macelroy
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 72, W.D., 1920
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George L. MacElroy, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Monthurel, France, July 17, 1918. During the progress of a rather severe attack Bugler MacElroy delivered an important message from his company commander to the regimental headquarters. In order to perform this mission he was compelled to cross areas swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Due to his individual gallantry, communication was established at a critical time in the operation of this regiment.