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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George F. Rixey (ASN: 0-9562), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps)

    Regiment:

    64th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    7th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 7th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Chaplain George Forman Rixey, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General of the 7th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Chaplain Rice distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as Chaplain with the 64th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I.