Congressional Medal of Honor
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS AND THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
ISSUED BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT, Since April 6, 1917
Up to and including General Orders, No. 126, War Department, November 11,1919
COMPILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY, 1919

McCormick County, South Carolina Genealogy Trails
Transcribed by Dena Whitesell

*Indicates posthumous award

Henry K. Bunch, decceased, captain, Medical Corps, attached to 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-de-Chatillon, France, October 13-16, 1918. During the advance of his regiment in the Verdun sector he established aid stations at points as far advanced as possible and supervised them throughout the combat, working continuously, tirelessly, and fearlessly without food or rest. On October 14 this officer went out in advance of the front line to reconnoiter a site for an aid station and an ambulance route.  Seeing a wounded officer lying about 300 meters from the enemy's line he went to his rescue and carried him through terrific machine-gun and rifle fire to a shell hole, where he administered aid in entire disregard of his own safety.  Emergency address:Dr. G. A.  Bunch, father. Clarks- Hill. S.C. Residence at appointment: Clarks Hill. S.C.  

George C. McCelvey, captain, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Saint-Thibaut, France, August 7-9, 1918. He stood in the swift current of the Vesle River and helped the men of three platoons across. He was pulled info the river twice by drowning men, but each time suceeeded in bringing them ashore. On succeeding days he was conspicuously present in places of danger, setting a splendid example to his command. Residence at appointment: Mount Carmel, S.C.

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