The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant George J. McClain (ASN: 31232462), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, on 29 July 1944, in France. Sergeant McClain was directing the fire of his section when he saw one of his men wounded as he crossed open ground. He immediately went to his comrade’s aid and, despite the hail of enemy fire directed at him, dragged the wounded man to safety. Sergeant McClain then returned through the fire to aid another wounded man. Although he was wounded in four places himself, he ignored the pain and helped carry the man for one mile to an aid station. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant McClain, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.