By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Ralph B. Manwaring (ASN: 55436), 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 Manwaring distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Machine Gun Company, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action north of Exermont, France, 9 October 1918, while assisting in the defense of an advanced position.