The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant George Russell Deemer (ASN: US-56077131), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Sergeant Deemer distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces at Imokchong, Korea, on 10 October 1951. On that date, Sergeant Deemer’s platoon was halted in its advance against Hill 800 on “Heartbreak Ridge” by heavy hostile mortar and automatic-weapons fire when Sergeant Deemer, with his 57-mm. recoilless rifle and a companion loader voluntarily took his place in the skirmish line of the assault squad. Firing his weapon from the shoulder, he maintained his place in the advancing line, destroyed several enemy emplacements, and inflicted numerous casualties. After the platoon attained its objective, he set up his weapon a the crest of the ridge and, although exposed to hostile fire from both flanks, delivered accurate fire into the counterattacking enemy until his ammunition was exhausted. Organizing two machine-gun crews, he personally directed their fire on the enemy with excellent results and, when ammunition ran low, led his squad back for more, making three trips under fire to the supply point. While returning to the line with ammunition the third time, he was mortally wounded by enemy mortar fire. By his courage, determination, and leadership, Sergeant Deemer was an inspiring example to his comrades. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Sergeant Deemer on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.