By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal George Gallagher (ASN: 548025), United States Army, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Crezancy, France, 15 July 1918, under heavy shell fire, Corporal Gallagher collected men scattered by the barrage and led them to the firing line. On 23 July 1918 near Jaulgonne, Corporal Gallagher led a patrol through heavy fire and established communication with the troops on the right of his unit, thus aiding greatly in the success gained. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]