The President of the United States
in the name of The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
George Watson
Private, U.S. Army
General Order:
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism in action on 8 March 1943. Private Watson was on board a ship
which was attacked and hit by enemy bombers. When the ship was abandoned, Private Watson,
instead of seeking to save himself, remained in the water assisting several soldiers who
could not swim to reach the safety of the raft. This heroic action, which subsequently
cost him his life, resulted in the saving of several of his comrades. Weakened by his
exertions, he was dragged down by the suction of the sinking ship and was drowned. Private
Watson's extraordinarily valorous actions, daring leadership, and self-sacrificing
devotion to his fellow-man exemplify the finest traditions of military service.
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