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 Thorngate, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th Regiment (Marines)(Attached), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Romagne, France, October 14 – 15, 1918. Being seriously wounded, Lieutenant Thorngate displayed marked devotion to duty by refusing to go to the rear and remaining in command of his company until next day.