The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Pharmacist’s Mate George G. Strott, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 1 June 1918, and 19 July 1918, at the front when under heavy bombardment. Chief Pharmacist’s Mate Strott performed his duties without faltering and rare fidelity and labored unceasingly and with great initiative. He had excellent judgment and set an example to all men under him. At the risk of his life on frequent occasions he exposed himself to heavy shell fire and poison gases. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French Government.