By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Emil (Emile) J. Gerard (ASN: 748179), 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 Gerard distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 3d Ammunition Train, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Crezancy and Chateau-Thierry, France, 15 July 1918, in delivering ammunition through shell fire to proper station.