By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Edward Ray Bumgardner (ASN: 1324487), 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. Private Bumgardner distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery F, 113th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Montfaucon, France, 27 October 1918, in maintaining liaison.