(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Private George Robert Johnson (ASN: 36026906), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 132d Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against enemy forces on 5 January 1943, at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Private Johnson was wounded while covering a wiring party stringing wire across the front of the platoon. Despite the wound which caused his death, he returned fire enabling the four members of the wiring party to craw to safety. Private Johnson’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.