By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal William La’Rowe (ASN: 1764929), 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. Corporal La’Rowe distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 312th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Talme Hill, France, 18 – 27 October 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.