CPT G.C. McCelvey, USA
Class of 1911
Hometown: Mt. Carmel, SC
- McCelvey was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near St. Thibaut, France, Aug. 7-9, 1918.
- McCelvey stood in the swift current of the Vesle River and helped men of 3 platoons across. Twice he was pulled into the water by drowning men, but succeeded each time in saving the man and bringing him ashore. "On succeeding days, he was conspicuously present in places of danger setting a splendid example to his command."