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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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major George K. Shuler (MCSN: 0-892), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In command of the Third Battalion, 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps, 2d Division, A.E.F., Major Shuler displayed leadership of the highest order and marked tactical ability, resulting in the capture by his command, of large numbers of prisoners and machine guns in the battles at Blanc Mont and St. Etienne. In the advances to the north from Sommerance he showed rare judgment in maneuvering his battalion in a different position, making important captures of field artillery. Fearless, aggressive and able, he twice accomplished missions of vital importance with brilliant successes.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 3 – 9, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major George K. Shuler (MCSN: 0-892), United States Marine Corps, 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. Major Shuler distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 3d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near St. Etienne, France, 3 – 9 October 1918, and by his brilliant leadership of his battalion.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Major George K. Shuler (MCSN: 0-892), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. In command of the Third Battalion, 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps, 2d Division, A.E.F., Major Shuler displayed leadership of the highest order and marked tactical ability, resulting in the capture by his command, of large numbers of prisoners and machine guns in the battles at Blanc Mont and St. Etienne. In the advances to the north from Sommerance he showed rare judgment in maneuvering his battalion in a different position, making important captures of field artillery. Fearless, aggressive and able, he twice accomplished missions of vital importance with brilliant successes.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 12 – 26, 1918
    Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major George K. Shuler (MCSN: 0-892), United States Marine Corps, 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. Major Shuler distinguished himself while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Thiaucourt, France, 12 – 26 September 1918. (SECOND Citation)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15 – 18, 1918
    Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major George K. Shuler (MCSN: 0-892), United States Marine Corps, 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. Major Shuler distinguished himself while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Champagne, France, 15 – 18 July 1918. (THIRD Citation)