By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private James O’Donnell (ASN: 1939110), Private Edward Grau (ASN: 1939645), and Private Walter Lance (ASN: 5455096), United States Army, are cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded them. While serving with Company C, 9th Machine Gun Battalion, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, regardless of personal safety, these men constantly exposed themselves in order that liaison between their company and Battalion Headquarters might be maintained.