By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal William B. Nellis (ASN: 1247352), 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. Corporal Nellis distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Apremont, France, 20 September 1918, while delivering an important message although exposed to heavy enemy fire.