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 Major George Francis de Gex, British Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Second-in-Command of the 1st Airlanding Light Regiment, in action against enemy forces during the battle of Arnhem, Belgium, on 19 and 20 September 1944. Major de Gex, although under heavy fire, organized and directed the artillery fire of his brigade with skill and determination. In the absence of the Brigade Major, Major de Gex assisted to a considerable degree in withdrawing the brigade successfully through the enemy’s position in the face of extremely heavy mortar fire and hand-to-hand fighting. His excellent work throughout the battle was without doubt a major factor in the successful outcome of the particular operation.