By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Tony Simmer, United States Navy, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION A.E.F., for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Simmer distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Simmer did, on 23 April 1918, go to the assistance of Corporal Allen W. Stone, 119246, U.S. Marine Corps, who was seriously wounded by a shell of the first salvo fired by the enemy; exposing himself in order to render aid to Corporal Stone. Pharmacist’s Mate Simmer’s helmet was struck in three places by pieces of shrapnel while he was rendering assistance to Corporal Stone and his coolness and courage under the circumstances was equally noteworthy.