By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Roy D. Blair (ASN: 1490410), 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. Corporal Blair distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 142d Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at St. Etienne, France, 10 October 1918, while on a daylight patrol.