By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Sergeant [then Corporal] George H. Spencley (ASN: 553657), 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 with Company A, 8th Machine Gun Battalion, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Corporal Spencley gave a fine example of courage and devotion to duty. On 15 October 1918, in the Bois de Foret, Corporal Spencley was twice wounded. On the first occasion he did not go to the first aid station. On the second occasion he was struck in the back with a shell fragment. Upon arrival at the first aid statin he was advised to go back but insisted upon returning to take command of his squad. He remained at his post until his company was relieved on 26 October 1918. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]