By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Medical Corps) O. F. Keen, 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. Captain (Medical Corps) Keen distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 39th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Bois de Malamont, France, 8 October 1918, in caring for the wounded under heavy shell fire.