By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Edmund Brewer Tate, 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. Second Lieutenant Tate distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Machine Gun Company, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near St. Juvin, France, 11 October 1918. Lieutenant Tate led his platoon across the Aire River, in the face of terrific enemy fire, and was killed while establishing positions on the side of the river nearest the enemy. His coolness and daring were an inspiration to his men and enabled them to render extraordinary assistance to the attacking infantry.