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 (Infantry) Harry A. Ambler, United States Army, 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 Ambler distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Crezancy, France, 15 July 1918, in the skill with which he three times moved his platoon through an enemy barrage.

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 (Infantry) Harry A. Ambler, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on the night of 15 July 1918, near Crezancy, Lieutenant Ambler moved his platoon three times through the barrage and occupied his position in an open field, throughout the whole action, displaying coolness and unquestionable courage. Later, when required as a guide, Lieutenant Ambler moved from his exposed position and participated in a counter attack launched by this company on the night of 15 July 1918, On 23 July Lieutenant Ambler advanced his platoon as part of the company about two kilometers, being under shell fire the entire time.