By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Corps of Engineers) Kenneth S. Littlejohn, 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 6th Engineer Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Littlejohn showed extraordinary heroism in action at Claire Woods, France, on 20 October 1918. He reorganized three engineer companies after they had retired from the woods, and by his personal example of daring and bravery, successfully led his men against enemy machine guns. His gallant action resulted in the capture of the Claire Chenes Woods. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]