“For extraordinary heroism at the Bois de Belleau (France) on the night of June 6, 1918, with the 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines. When the region in which the regiment and the station were, was being heavily shelled, he left shelter and rushed to the assistance of men struck by fragments of a large calibre shell, groping his way through the darkness, between shell bursts, he released an officer, who, with him, carried the wounded into the dressing station. Also in the action at Somme-Py, October 3-9, 1918, reconnoitered advanced positions for dressing stations and followed the advancing troops, tirelessly assisting in the evacuation of the wounded.”

“For gallantry in action during the operations of the 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines, 2nd Division, A. E. F., at Somme-Py, France, October 3-9, 1918, in caring for and evacuating wounded under intense artillery and machine-gun fire.” Citation Order (no number) awarded March 27, 1919, General Headquarters,
A. E. F.

“Rendered valuable services as chief aide at the regimental aid station in the care and evacuation of many wounded from the 1st to the 10th of June. Although at times under heavy bombardment, he performed his labors without faltering and by rare fidelity to duty preserved accurate records of all officers and men of the various organizations which passed through the aid station. He showed himself to be a courageous and faithful man. This from the 1st to the 19th of June 1918.” General Order #40, 1918, Second Division, A. E. F.

“During the operations near Blanc Mont (France), October 3-10, 1918, distinguished himself, being unmindful of personal danger, his only thought being of the wounded men on the field of battle. He labored untiringly, rendering first aid to the wounded and carrying them to a place of safety on stretchers.” General Order #88, 1918, Second Division, A. E. F.

“For his gallantry in action against the enemy in the operations at Bouresches, France, in June 1918.” General Order #64, 1919, Second Division, A. E. F.

“Rendered valuable assistance to the wounded as chief aide in the regimental aid station during the attack on Belleau Wood (France). He performed his labors under violent bombardments without faltering, showing rare fidelity, great initiative and excellent judgment.” Order #11,400-D.

Commendatory Mention (3).

“The promotion of Chief Pharmacist’s Mate George G. Strott, United States Navy, to pharmacist is strongly recommended. He is an exceptionally efficient man and has been awarded the Croix de Guerre and recommended on two occasions for the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism.” Cable, Commanding General, Pershing, A. E. F., Number 1901, 16 November 1918.

“I recommend that suitable action be taken in recognition of the Medical Officers of the regiment, who have performed herculean labors in treating and evacuating the wounded—and—the Hospital Corps, notably, Chief Pharmacist's Mate G. G. Strott, all of whom performed their duties under heavy shell fire with a fine disrgread for their personal safety.” Letter of Regimental Commander, H. Lee.

“For his distinguished services rendered at the regimental aid station at Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918, twenty-four hours of continuous evacuation, this noncommissioned officer labored incessantly and with great initiative and excellent judgment, setting a high example to all men under him at this station. At the risk of his own life on frequent occasions he exposed himself to heavy shell fire and poisonous gases in the treatment and evacuation of numerous casualties.” Letter of Regimental Commander, H. Lee.