By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant Moses E. Cox, 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. First Lieutenant Cox distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the First Engineers, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. First Lieutenant Cox displayed extraordinary coolness, bravery and leadership in conducting his section to and from its work of constructing a strong point; while under heavy shell and machine gun fire, he set a splendid example to his men.