2nd Lieutenant George M. Sherwood, of the 131st Infantry, 33rd Division, is seen wearing the Military Cross that was presented to him by the British War Department. This recognition was awarded for the heroic work he performed at Chipilly, Somme, France on August 8, 1918. The photograph was taken in Larochette, Luxembourg on January 20, 1919, and the image reference number is 51091.

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