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 Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) William B. George, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Field Artillery, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Xivray, France, 16 June 1918. While on duty as observation officer Lieutenant George displayed great gallantry and initiative while making a reconnaissance to discover the enemy movements. During a violent bombardment, when the roads were being swept by heavy shell fire, Lieutenant George exposed himself to enemy fire for the purpose of obtaining the desired information.