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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) George Edward Jenkins (ASN: 0-1300649), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 9 and 10 August 1944. While making a personal reconnaissance of a route of advance for his company, Captain Jenkins was fired upon by a German manning a machine pistol less than 15 feet in front of him. With great audacity he immediately returned the fire with his pistol, successfully killing the gunner and seriously wounding his companion. On the following day, during an attempted enemy counter-thrust, he observed two enemy tanks with approximately twenty Infantrymen riding upon them endeavoring to flank his company. With complete disregard for his own safety, Captain Jenkins, although exposed to enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire, engaged the enemy personally, and brilliantly directed the fire of his heavy weapons upon the group, forcing them to withdraw. Severely wounded during the day’s engagements, he refused evacuation until he had personally consolidated his company’s position. Captain Jenkins’ outstanding leadership, 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 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.