By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class James J. Barger (ASN: 1820452), 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. Private First Class Barger distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 318th Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Bois des Ogons, France, 5 October 1918, in caring for the wounded during a severe enemy bombardment.