New York County NyArchives Military Records.....McMurtry, George G. 1918
WWI 308th Infantry, 77th Division
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Congressional Medal Of Honor Citation
    George G. McMurtry, captain, 308th Infantry, 77th Division. For conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against
the enemy at Charlevaux, in the forest D'Argonne, France, October 2 to 8, 1918.
Capt. McMurtry commanded a battalion which was cut off and surrounded by the
enemy, and, although wounded in the knee by shrapnel on October 4 and suffering
great pain, he continued throughout the entire period to encourage his officers
and men with a resistless optimism that contributed largely toward preventing
panic and disorder among the troops who were, without food, cut off from
communication with our lines. On October 4, during a heavy barrage, he
personally directed and supervised the moving of the wounded to shelter before
himself seeking shelter. On October 6 he was again wounded in the shoulder by a
German grenade, but continued personally to organize and direct the defense
against the German attack on the position until the attack was defeated. He
continued to direct and command his troops, refusing relief, and personally led
his men out of the position after assistance arrived before permitting himself
to be taken to the hospital on October 8. During this period the successful
defense of the position was due largely to his efforts.   Residence at
appointment: 22 East Seventieth Street, New York, N. Y.

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CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
AND THE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
ISSUED BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT
Since April 6, 1917
Up to and including
General Orders, No. 126, War Department, November 11, 1919

COMPILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1920


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