George T. Phipps
Home Town: Evansville, IN
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George T. Phipps, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Remaining on duty after his right elbow had been shattered by a machine-gun bullet, he personally led a company to the left and front, covering a flank that was entirely exposed. Being then placed in command of a battalion he led a successful attack upon a strong enemy position, showing marked ability as a leader and inspiring his men by his bravery.
