By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private George F. Scully (ASN: 2338018), United States Army, is cited 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 as a Runner with Company A, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, after being badly gassed near Grand Ballois Farm on the night of 14 – 15 July 1918, Private Scully continued to perform his duties and repeatedly carried messages through heavy gas and shell bombardment to the front line. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
PrivateRegiment:
4th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 14 – 15, 1918
War Department, General Orders No. 32 (1919)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 Private George F. Scully (ASN: 2338018), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 14 – 15, 1918. After being badly gassed, Private Scully continued to carry messages through heavy gas and high-explosive shell bombardment to the front line.