By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant George Mensing (ASN: 107147), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Battery D, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Greves Farm, France, beginning with the bombardment on the night of 14 July 1918, and continuing for four days and four nights, Sergeant Mensing remained at his gun position constantly. He showed the greatest of courage and remarkable ability in handling his gun and crew, and was a shining example to his men. Throughout this period although Sergeant Mensing was offered relief he preferred to stay with the guns.