By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal James B. Howard (ASN: 46099), 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 Howard distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Chateau Buzancy, France, 19 July 1918. While on daylight patrol, Corporal Howard brought in wounded members of his patrol under heavy enemy fire.