George Gibson McMurtry-Bar Harbor, ME - Medal Of Honor Resting Places on Waymarking.com

He was born on November 6, 1876 in Pittsburgh, PA and died on November 22, 1958 in Manhattan NY. He attained the rank of Major. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: McMURTRY, GEORGE G.
Rank and Organization: Captain, U.S. Army, 308th Infantry, 77th Division. Place and Date: At Charlevaux, in the forest of Argonne, France, 2-8 October 1918. Entered Service At: New York, N.Y. Born: 6 November 1876, Pittsburgh, Pa. G. O. No.: 118, W.D., 1918.
Citation:
Commanded a battalion which was cut off and surrounded by the enemy and although wounded in the knee by shrapnel on 4 October 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 4 October during a heavy barrage, he personally directed and supervised the moving of the wounded to shelter before himself seeking shelter. On 6 October 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 8 October. During this period the successful defense of the position was due largely to his efforts.

Armed Service: Army

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