George W. Poschner’s Distinguished Service Cross

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to

FIRST Lieutenant (Infantry)

George William Poschner

United States Army

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Kohlhutte, France, on 8 January 1945. Lieutenant Poschner, heavy weapons platoon leader, moved forward and manned a heavy machine gun, delivering rapid and accurate fire on the enemy and inflicting numerous casualties. All available ammunition expended, he left his foxhole, picked up a light machine gun, slung the belt over his shoulder and continued forward toward the enemy gun, firing the machine gun as he moved. He continued his fire until he was seriously wounded through the head by an enemy bullet, but he in turn had killed or wounded an estimated 20 Germans. First Lieutenant Poschner’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.