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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 Captain (Infantry) George Adams Shipley, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, 1 November 1918. During the attack Lieutenant Shipley’s organization was held up by machine-gun fire from the front. Captain Shipley exposed himself to heavy fire in order to make a flank attack on the enemy. Armed with a rifle, he courageously attacked a machine-gun position, which resulted in the capture of the gun and 28 prisoners. During the period from November 1 to 7 he led a battalion in its attack on the Bois Hazois and Bois L’Epasse, and led a detachment which captured the strongly defended town of L’Etanne. His valiant conduct had a marked moral effect upon his men.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 1 – 7, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919) & A.E.F. Citation Orders No. 8 (1920)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry) George A. Shipley, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Shipley distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Cote de Chatillon and L’Etanne, France, 1 – 7 November 1918, while directing the movements of his battalion under fire. [This award was rescinded under GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 9 (August 1, 1920) as the recipient has been awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for deed including this act.]