The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Bugler George L. MacElroy (ASN: 1236800), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Monthurel, France, 17 July 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.