The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain George Wallis Hamilton (MCSN: 0-387), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Belleau, Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June 1918. While in command of Company B, Forty-Ninth Company, Fifth Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps, during the attack upon Hill 142 at 3:45 a.m., 6 June 1918, Captain Hamilton led his company to its objective. While his company was engaged in digging in, twelve enemy machine gunners stealthily approached and proceeded to set up their guns for the purpose of firing upon Captain Hamilton’s company. He discovered the enemy before the guns were in position, and, in attacking them with a bayonet, dispatched several and drove the remaining men to flight, capturing their machine guns. The undaunted bravery and soldierly conduct displayed by Captain Hamilton served to inspire the men in his regiment with increased determination and incited them to heroic endeavors.
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Awards Received
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Navy Cross
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
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Navy Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
CaptainRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
June 6, 1918
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain George Wallis Hamilton (MCSN: 0-387), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June 1918. Captain Hamilton displayed the highest type of courage and leadership when on the first day of the Chateau-Thierry battle his command was under decimating fire of machine guns from the front and both flanks. All of his officers but one and most of his non-commissioned officers having been killed or wounded, he passed up and down his front line and, by his personal bravery, inspired his men to valiant and successful combat under especially difficult conditions.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
MajorRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
October 4, 1918
GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 2 (June 3, 1919)By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major George Wallis Hamilton (MCSN: 0-387), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Major Hamilton distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action southeast of St. Etienne in the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, 4 October 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
CaptainRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
June 6 – July 10, 1918
Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesBy direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918) Captain George Wallis Hamilton (MCSN: 0-387), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Hamilton distinguished himself while serving with the 49th Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918. (SECOND Citation)
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
CaptainRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
October 1 – 10, 1918
Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesBy direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918) Captain George Wallis Hamilton (MCSN: 0-387), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Hamilton distinguished himself while serving with the 49th Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Blanc Mont, France, 1 – 10 October 1918. (THIRD Citation)
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
CaptainRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
June 6, 1918
War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1919)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain George Wallis Hamilton (MCSN: 0-387), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Ninth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June 1918. Captain Hamilton displayed the highest type of courage and leadership when on the first day of the Chateau-Thierry battle his command was under decimating fire of machine guns from the front and both flanks. All of his officers but one and most of his non-commissioned officers having been killed or wounded, he passed up and down his front line and, by his personal bravery, inspired his men to valiant and successful combat under especially difficult conditions.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
CaptainRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
September 30 – November 11, 1918
Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesBy direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918) Captain George Wallis Hamilton (MCSN: 0-387), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Hamilton distinguished himself while serving with the 49th Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 30 September – 11 November 1918. (FOURTH Citation)