George's award of the Victoria Cross was announced in time-old fashion by way of publication of the citation
in the London Gazette, on 30th January 1920. His was the last VC to be 'gazetted' for the First World War.
The citation read as follows:
"For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the attack at Guillemont on the 30th July, 1916,
when, under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire, he volunteered to take back an important message after five runners had been
killed in attempting to do so. He had to cover about 700 yards, the whole of which was under observation from the enemy. Company
Sergeant Major Evans succeeded, however, in delivering the message, and, although wounded, rejoined his Company, although
advised to go to the dressing-station. The return to the Company again meant a journey of 700 yards under severe rifle and
machine-gun fire, but by dodging from shell-hole to shell-hole he was able to do so, and was taken prisoner some hours later.
On previous occasions, at Montauban and Trones Wood, this gallant Warrant Officer displayed great bravery
and devotion to duty, and has always been a splendid example to his men."
He was presented with his Victoria Cross by King George V at Buckingham Palace on 12th March 1920.
