By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Thomas J. Barrett (ASN: 49435), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant Barrett distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Tiange Farm, France, 13 July 1918. Although wounded, Sergeant Barrett remained on duty.