The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Earl G. Woodworth (ASN: RA-2256456), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 91st Infantry Division, during the period 1 October 1918 to 3 October 1918, in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in France. Authority for this award is based on Private Woodworth being cited for gallantry in action during World War I in Divisional Citations, General Orders Number 6, Headquarters, 91st Infantry Division, 27 January 1918.