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 First Class George F. Lamb (ASN: 34378104), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 28 March 1945 to 9 April 1945. During the fighting along the Villa Verde Trail, troop movements were harassed by heavy enemy sniper and automatic fire from concealed caves in mutually supporting positions which were impervious to mortar or artillery fire unless hit directly. Private First Class Lamb, a member of an infantry assault platoon, repeatedly distinguished himself by his heroism in clearing the route of advance. Often working alone and on his own initiative, he assisted rifle companies in clearing out enemy positions, and, under frequent sniper and machine gun fire, destroyed enemy automatic weapons, neutralized enemy emplacements, and recovered captured materiel. On one occasion, upon entering a cave in which he had placed demolition charges, he encountered several enemy soldiers, and killed them with pistol fire. Within thirteen days he killed more than twelve enemy soldiers, destroyed six machine gun positions, and closed twelve enemy-occupied caves with demolition charges. On 9 April, while voluntarily attempting to locate snipers nests, he was killed by an enemy sniper. Through his gallant initiative and heroic determination to destroy the enemy at every opportunity, regardless of his own safety, Private First Class Lam materially aided in the advance of his battalion and provided a lasting inspiration to his comrades. Private First Class Lamb’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, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.