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 Sergeant George S. Fairall (ASN: 1246726), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Fismes, France, 7 August 1918. While in command of a section of machine guns, Sergeant Fairall made a reconnaissance in advance of his gun position. Encountering a party of the enemy he kept them engaged until he was wounded in the left arm. He refused immediate evacuation and later guided a company of Infantry to a position in the front line in time to avoid a serious situation. He continued to act as runner for his organization until forced to be evacuated on account of his wounds.