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) Clifton Lisle, 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 Lisle distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 316th Infantry, attached to the 158th Brigade Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Nantillois, France, 28 September 1918, in carrying important messages through heavy enemy fire.