Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 1 (January 1, 1945)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps) George Edward Pickett (ASN: 0-21940), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Signal Officer with the 1st Signal Company, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 23 June 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Pickett, 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.