George M. Theisen

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George M. Theisen (38105366), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as an assistant driver with Company C, 1st Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on the morning of 10 November 1942, while participating in a tank attack on St. Cloud, Algeria. Private Theisen was shot through the neck but without a word about his injury, he continued to perform his duty, firing the one machine gun with his hand while he endeavored to staunch the flow of blood with the other hand. Private Theisen succeeded in silencing an enemy machine gun which was firing on our advancing infantry. His intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Armored Division, and the United States Army.

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