By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Joe Penkalski (ASN: 125554), 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 Penkalski distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Fleville, France, 4 October 1918, in assisting in the removal of wounded to a place of safety during enemy bombardment.