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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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) George Henry MacElligott, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with the Machine Gun Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Mezy, France, 15 July 1918. Although mortally wounded, Lieutenant MacElligott remained in command of his platoon, under direct view of the enemy and through a terrific bombardment, until he died.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15, 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), First Lieutenant (Infantry) George H. MacElligott, 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 the Machine Gun Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during a terrific bombardment on the morning of 15 July 1918, Lieutenant MacElligott was in command of one platoon of the Machine Gun Company in an advance position near Mezy, France. Although exposed to view and to the heavy shelling he visited his guns and remained near them to advise and encourage his men. Although wounded mortally, he remained at his post until he died. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]