The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class John B. Goodman, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 2d Field Signal Battalion, Divisional Troops, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy on or about 9 October 1918 in the Argonne Forest, France. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.