The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class George Tebo McArthur, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 3 September 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date Company C was attacking heavily fortified enemy positions. The lead squad advanced towards the enemy positions, throwing hand grenades at point blank range amidst heavy concentrations of enemy fire. During the encounter, the squad leader was seriously wounded. Private McArthur, a rifleman, immediately moved to the front of the squad and led the men in the assault. Due to several casualties, the squad was forced to withdraw. However, Private McArthur remained in his position and threw hand grenades, inflicting numerous enemy casualties, while his squad withdrew to positions of safety. He continued this action until he became wounded and was evacuated. Private McArthur’s courageous action enabled his unit to reorganize and continue its attack. The gallantry in action displayed by Private McArthur reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
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United States ArmyRank:
SergeantBatallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
9th Infantry RegimentDivision:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
October 10, 1951
Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 745 (November 21, 1951)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Sergeant George Tebo McArthur (ASN: US-53038711), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 10 October 1951 in the vicinity of Tondul, Korea. On this date, during an attack on hostile positions, Company C was halted by heavy fire from several enemy bunkers. Using a new route of approach, Sergeant McArthur led his men in by-passing the enemy emplacements, however, hostile grenade fire still hampered their progress. With a group of riflemen he put forth a continuous covering fire, enabling the remainder of his unit to continue its attack. Sighting a wounded comrade, Sergeant McArthur, with complete disregard for his personal safety, braved the withering hail of enemy fire and upon reaching the wounded man he administered aid and carried him to safety. Returning to his unit he repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fore while directing his men in the attack. The gallantry in action and outstanding leadership displayed by Sergeant McArthur reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.