By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private John D. Carr (ASN: 1243096), United States Army, is cited for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Carr distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, 26 September to 12 October 1918, while attending the wounded under enemy fire.