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) Frederick Winant, Jr., 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 as Commanding Officer of the Stokes Mortars, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the battle of 15 July 1918, at Mezy France, when most of his guns were put out of action by heavy enemy fire, Lieutenant Winant changed the location of his remaining two guns and continued his fire on the enemy crossing the Marne. When firing with Stokes Mortars was no longer possible, he withdrew his men, about 20 in number, and assisted in holding back the enemy until he was surrounded on three sides, about 4 P.M. 15 July, at which time he planned a withdrawal which was successfully carried out. Regardless of all personal danger, he remained through the entire bombardment and fight, though he was twice wounded. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]