By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant Wilbur Eickelberg (MCSN: 85706), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Eickelberg distinguished himself while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Belleau Woods, France, 6 to 26 June 1918.