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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal George Gallagher (ASN: 548025), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Crezancy, France, 15 July; and near Jaulgonne, France, 23 July 1918. On the night of 15 July during the intense shelling which preceded the German offensive, Corporal Gallagher made three trips through the fire and, collecting lost troops, conducted them to their place in the line. On 23 July he led a patrol through perilous fire, and established communication with troops on the right of his position.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15 & 23, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal George Gallagher (ASN: 548025), United States Army, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Crezancy, France, 15 July 1918, under heavy shell fire, Corporal Gallagher collected men scattered by the barrage and led them to the firing line. On 23 July 1918 near Jaulgonne, Corporal Gallagher led a patrol through heavy fire and established communication with the troops on the right of his unit, thus aiding greatly in the success gained. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]