The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Malcolm Leon George (ASN: 0-305845), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, on 7 June 1944. On the second day of the Invasion, the battalion of which Captain George was S-3 (Plans and Operations Officer) was engaged in a desperate battle. A powerful enemy force with a number of 88-mm. guns and automatic weapons was holding the high ground and impeding the advance of the battalion. He observed severe casualties were being inflicted by a hidden enemy machine gun which was firing into the rear and flanks of the advancing troops. He immediately organized a group of volunteers and, with complete disregard for his own safety, personally led them in a successful assault upon this enemy machinegun position. While leading the attack, he lost his life. The extraordinary heroism, complete devotion to duty and valiant leadership displayed by Captain George exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.