Distinguished Service Cross Recipient
*Distinguished Service Cross Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to George W. Barnaby (20151764), Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company M, 172d Infantry Regiment, 43d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 15 July 1943. Corporal Barnaby's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 43d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 314 (1943)
Distinguished Service Cross Recipient
*Distinguished Service Cross Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to George W. Barnaby (20151764), Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company M, 172d Infantry Regiment, 43d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 15 July 1943. Corporal Barnaby's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 43d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 314 (1943)
Inscription
CPL, 172 INF, 43 INF DIV WORLD WAR II