By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Thomas Bregger (ASN: 543321), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with the Hospital Corps, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on 22 July 1918, at Tilevie Farm, France, and on 25 July 1918, at Le Charmel, France, Private Bregger displayed the highest courage and devotion to duty in his care of the wounded soldiers in administering first aid while under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. He was for a considerable time the only hospital man for duty with his Battalion and his endurance was tireless. Further, on the night 22 July, when his Battalion was relieved, he voluntarily remained at the risk of his own life with the Battalion that relieved him, staying with the wounded all night while under heavy artillery fire. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]