By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Zay McClain, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Corporal McClain distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 16th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Force on 17 May 1918. Corporal McClain courageously and coolly assisted in the capture of a member of an enemy patrol.