By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Ernest Duncan (ASN: 2180096), United States Army, is 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 him. While serving with Company A, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private Duncan displayed exceptional heroism near Crezancy, France, 15 – 16 July 1918. After his company had been retired from an exposed position, Private Duncan voluntarily left a place of safety and went forward to assist in evacuating the wounded. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]