By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Tony Galka (ASN: 545292), 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 Galka displayed exceptional heroism near Crezancy, France, 15 July 1918. After his company had been retired from an exposed position, Private Galka voluntarily left a place of safety and went forward to assist in evacuating the wounded. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]